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class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/job/33.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />God has delivered me from going down to the pit, and I shall live to enjoy the light of life.&#8217<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/job/33.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />God rescued me from the grave, and now my life is filled with light.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/job/33.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />He has redeemed my soul from going down into the pit, and my life shall look upon the light.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/job/33.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />He redeemed my soul from going down to the Pit, and I will live to see the light.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/job/33.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />He will deliver his soul from going into the pit, and his life shall see the light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/job/33.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />He will redeem his soul from going down to the Pit, And his life shall see the light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/job/33.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />‘He has redeemed my soul from going to the pit, And my life will see the light.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/job/33.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8216He has redeemed my soul from going to the pit, And my life shall see the light.&#8217<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/job/33.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />‘He has redeemed my soul from going to the pit, And my life shall see the light.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/job/33.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />He has redeemed my soul from passing into the pit, And my life shall see the light.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/job/33.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />‘God has redeemed my life from going to the pit [of destruction], And my life shall see the light.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/job/33.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He redeemed my soul from going down to the Pit, and I will continue to see the light.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/job/33.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He redeemed my soul from going down to the Pit, and I will continue to see the light.&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/job/33.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />He hath redeemed my soul from going into the pit, And my life shall behold the light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/job/33.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />and rescued me from death! Now I will see the light." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/job/33.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />He hath redeemed my soul from going into the pit, and my life shall behold the light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/job/33.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The messenger has freed my soul from going into the pit, and my life will see the light.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/job/33.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />He kept me from going to the world of the dead, and I am still alive." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/job/33.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />He has redeemed my soul from going down to the Pit; my life will see the light.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/job/33.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />He redeemed my soul from going down to the Pit, and I will live to see the light.?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/job/33.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />He redeemed my life from going down to the place of corruption, and my life sees the light!' <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/job/33.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />He has redeemed my soul from going into the pit. My life shall see the light.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/job/33.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />He will deliver his soul from going into the pit, and his life shall see the light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/job/33.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He has redeemed my soul from going into the pit. My life will see the light.’ <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/job/33.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />He has ransomed my soul "" From going over into the pit, "" And my life looks on the light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/job/33.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> He hath ransomed my soul From going over into the pit, And my life on the light looketh.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/job/33.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Redeem my soul from passing into the pit, and my life shall look upon light.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/job/33.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />He hath delivered his soul from going into destruction, that it may live and see the light. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/job/33.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />He has freed his soul from continuing into destruction, so that, in living, it may see the light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/job/33.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />He delivered me from passing to the pit, and my life sees light.” <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/job/33.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />He has redeemed my soul from going down to the Pit, and my life shall see the light.’<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/job/33.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Deliver my soul from perdition, and my life shall see the light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/job/33.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Save my soul from the destruction of corruption, and my soul will see light!’<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/job/33.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />So He redeemeth his soul from going into the pit, And his life beholdeth the light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/job/33.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Deliver my soul, that it may not go to destruction, and my life shall see the light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/job/33-28.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/XAwuD5NuZq0?start=5143" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/job/33.htm">Elihu Rebukes Job</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">27</span>Then he sings before men with these words: ‘I have sinned and perverted what was right; yet I did not get what I deserved. <span class="reftext">28</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/6299.htm" title="6299: pā·ḏāh (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To ransom. A primitive root; to sever, i.e. Ransom; gener. To release, preserve.">He redeemed</a> <a href="/hebrew/5315.htm" title="5315: nap̄·šī (N-fsc:: 3ms) -- From naphash; properly, a breathing creature, i.e. Animal of vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense.">my soul</a> <a href="/hebrew/5674.htm" title="5674: mê·‘ă·ḇōr (Prep-m:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To pass over, through, or by, pass on. A primitive root; to cross over; used very widely of any transition; specifically, to cover.">from going down</a> <a href="/hebrew/7845.htm" title="7845: baš·šā·ḥaṯ (Prep-b, Art:: N-fs) -- A pit. From shuwach; a pit; figuratively, destruction.">to the Pit,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2416.htm" title="2416: wə·ḥay·yå̄·ṯī (Conj-w:: N-fsc:: 3ms) -- Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life. From chayah; alive; hence, raw; fresh, strong; also life, whether literally or figuratively.">and I will live</a> <a href="/hebrew/7200.htm" title="7200: tir·’eh (V-Qal-Imperf-3fs) -- To see. A primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively.">to see</a> <a href="/hebrew/216.htm" title="216: bā·’ō·wr (Prep-b, Art:: N-cs) -- A light. From 'owr; illumination or luminary.">the light.’</a> </span><span class="reftext">29</span>Behold, all these things God does to a man, two or even three times,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/56-13.htm">Psalm 56:13</a></span><br />For You have delivered my soul from death, and my feet from stumbling, that I may walk before God in the light of life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/103-4.htm">Psalm 103:4</a></span><br />who redeems your life from the Pit and crowns you with loving devotion and compassion,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/30-3.htm">Psalm 30:3</a></span><br />O LORD, You pulled me up from Sheol; You spared me from descending into the Pit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/49-15.htm">Psalm 49:15</a></span><br />But God will redeem my life from Sheol, for He will surely take me to Himself. Selah<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/86-13.htm">Psalm 86:13</a></span><br />For great is Your loving devotion to me; You have delivered me from the depths of Sheol.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/107-20.htm">Psalm 107:20</a></span><br />He sent forth His word and healed them; He rescued them from the Pit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/116-8.htm">Psalm 116:8</a></span><br />For You have delivered my soul from death, my eyes from tears, my feet from stumbling.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/38-17.htm">Isaiah 38:17</a></span><br />Surely for my own welfare I had such great anguish; but Your love has delivered me from the pit of oblivion, for You have cast all my sins behind Your back.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/43-1.htm">Isaiah 43:1</a></span><br />But now, this is what the LORD says—He who created you, O Jacob, and He who formed you, O Israel: “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are Mine!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/lamentations/3-58.htm">Lamentations 3:58</a></span><br />You defend my cause, O Lord; You redeem my life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hosea/13-14.htm">Hosea 13:14</a></span><br />I will ransom them from the power of Sheol; I will redeem them from Death. Where, O Death, are your plagues? Where, O Sheol, is your sting? Compassion is hidden from My eyes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jonah/2-6.htm">Jonah 2:6</a></span><br />To the roots of the mountains I descended; the earth beneath me barred me in forever! But You raised my life from the pit, O LORD my God!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/6-13.htm">Matthew 6:13</a></span><br />And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/1-79.htm">Luke 1:79</a></span><br />to shine on those who live in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the path of peace.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/5-24.htm">John 5:24</a></span><br />Truly, truly, I tell you, whoever hears My word and believes Him who sent Me has eternal life and will not come under judgment. Indeed, he has crossed over from death to life.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">He will deliver his soul from going into the pit, and his life shall see the light.</p><p class="hdg">will deliver, etc.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/33-18.htm">Job 33:18,24</a></b></br> He keepeth back his soul from the pit, and his life from perishing by the sword… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/17-16.htm">Job 17:16</a></b></br> They shall go down to the bars of the pit, when <i>our</i> rest together <i>is</i> in the dust.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/55-23.htm">Psalm 55:23</a></b></br> But thou, O God, shalt bring them down into the pit of destruction: bloody and deceitful men shall not live out half their days; but I will trust in thee.</p><p class="hdg">see</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/33-20.htm">Job 33:20,22</a></b></br> So that his life abhorreth bread, and his soul dainty meat… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/3-9.htm">Job 3:9,16,20</a></b></br> Let the stars of the twilight thereof be dark; let it look for light, but <i>have</i> none; neither let it see the dawning of the day: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/49-19.htm">Psalm 49:19</a></b></br> He shall go to the generation of his fathers; they shall never see light.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/job/24-18.htm">Beholdeth</a> <a href="/job/33-24.htm">Deliver</a> <a href="/job/29-12.htm">Delivered</a> <a href="/job/20-18.htm">Enjoy</a> <a href="/job/33-16.htm">Full</a> <a href="/job/32-6.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/job/33-24.htm">Life</a> <a href="/job/31-31.htm">Measure</a> <a href="/job/33-24.htm">Pit</a> <a href="/nehemiah/1-10.htm">Ransomed</a> <a href="/job/5-20.htm">Redeemed</a> <a href="/leviticus/25-33.htm">Redeemeth</a> <a href="/job/33-22.htm">Soul</a> <a href="/job/33-24.htm">Underworld</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/job/34-29.htm">Beholdeth</a> <a href="/job/36-18.htm">Deliver</a> <a href="/job/39-3.htm">Delivered</a> <a href="/psalms/34-12.htm">Enjoy</a> <a href="/job/35-15.htm">Full</a> <a href="/job/38-15.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/job/36-5.htm">Life</a> <a href="/job/36-31.htm">Measure</a> <a href="/job/33-30.htm">Pit</a> <a href="/psalms/31-5.htm">Ransomed</a> <a href="/psalms/31-5.htm">Redeemed</a> <a href="/psalms/34-22.htm">Redeemeth</a> <a href="/job/33-30.htm">Soul</a> <a href="/job/33-30.htm">Underworld</a><div class="vheading2">Job 33</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/33-1.htm">Elihu offers himself instead of God to reason with Job</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/33-8.htm">He excuses God from giving man an account of his ways, by his greatness</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/33-14.htm">God calls man to repentance by visions, by afflictions, and by his ministry</a></span><br><span class="reftext">31. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/33-31.htm">He incites Job to attention</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/job/33.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/job/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/job/33.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>He redeemed my soul from going down to the Pit</b><br>This phrase highlights the concept of redemption, a central theme in the Bible. Redemption involves being saved or delivered from a dire situation. In the context of Job, the "Pit" symbolizes Sheol, the realm of the dead, often depicted as a place of darkness and despair. The idea of God redeeming a soul from the Pit underscores His power to save and deliver from death, a theme echoed in Psalms 49:15 and 103:4. Theologically, this foreshadows the ultimate redemption through Jesus Christ, who delivers believers from spiritual death (<a href="/colossians/1-13.htm">Colossians 1:13-14</a>). The imagery of the Pit also connects to the broader biblical narrative of God rescuing His people from bondage and despair, as seen in the Exodus story.<p><b>and I will live to see the light.</b><br>This phrase speaks to the hope and restoration that follows redemption. "Seeing the light" is a metaphor for experiencing life, truth, and divine presence. In biblical literature, light often represents God's favor and guidance (<a href="/psalms/27.htm">Psalm 27:1</a>, <a href="/john/8-12.htm">John 8:12</a>). The promise of living to see the light suggests a transformation from death to life, darkness to illumination, which is a recurring theme in Scripture. This transformation is not only physical but also spiritual, indicating a renewed relationship with God. The phrase can be seen as a type of Christ's resurrection, where He, the Light of the World, overcomes death and offers eternal life to believers (<a href="/john/1-4.htm">John 1:4-5</a>). Historically, this reflects the ancient Near Eastern understanding of life and death, where light was associated with life and divine blessing.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/e/elihu.htm">Elihu</a></b><br>A young man who speaks to Job and his friends, offering a different perspective on Job's suffering. He emphasizes God's justice and mercy.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/job.htm">Job</a></b><br>A righteous man who undergoes severe trials and suffering, questioning the reasons behind his afflictions.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_pit.htm">The Pit</a></b><br>A metaphorical term often used in the Old Testament to describe Sheol or the grave, symbolizing death or destruction.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The ultimate redeemer and source of light, who has the power to save and restore.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/l/light.htm">Light</a></b><br>Symbolizes life, understanding, and divine presence, contrasting with the darkness of the Pit.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_redemption.htm">God's Redemption</a></b><br>God is portrayed as a redeemer who saves us from destruction. This emphasizes His mercy and willingness to restore us, even when we face dire circumstances.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_reality_of_the_pit.htm">The Reality of the Pit</a></b><br>The "Pit" represents the depths of despair and death. Recognizing this helps us understand the gravity of our need for God's intervention and salvation.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/living_in_the_light.htm">Living in the Light</a></b><br>Experiencing God's redemption leads to living in His light, which means walking in His truth, experiencing His presence, and reflecting His character in our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/hope_in_suffering.htm">Hope in Suffering</a></b><br>Elihu's message to Job reminds us that even in suffering, there is hope. God can redeem and bring us into His light, offering a future beyond our current trials.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_intercession.htm">The Role of Intercession</a></b><br>Elihu acts as an intercessor, pointing to the importance of advocating for others in prayer and encouraging them to seek God's redemption.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_job_33.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Job 33</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_concept_of_dualism.htm">What is the concept of dualism?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/main_themes_of_bible's_books.htm">What are the main themes of the Bible's books?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_can_faith_help_overcome_despair.htm">How can faith help overcome despair?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/do_eccl._6_9-12_contradict_hope_themes.htm">Ecclesiastes 6:9-12 - Do these verses' pessimistic tone and emphasis on life's vanity contradict the Bible's broader themes of hope and purpose?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/job/33.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(28) <span class= "bld">He will deliver his soul.</span>--There are two readings in the Hebrew here, of which one is represented by the Authorised Version; but the better one is, "He hath redeemed my soul from going into the pit, and my life shall see the light"--this is part of the restored man's confession, which appears to be continued till the speaker resumes in <a href="/job/33-29.htm" title="See, all these things works God oftentimes with man,">Job 33:29</a>.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/job/33.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 28.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">He will deliver his soul from going into the pit, and his life shall see the light</span>; rather, as in the margin, he <span class="accented">hath delivered my soul from going into the pit</span> (comp. ver. 24), <span class="accented">and my life shall see the light.</span> The restored penitent is still speaking. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/job/33-28.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">He redeemed</span><br /><span class="heb">פָּדָ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(pā·ḏāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6299.htm">Strong's 6299: </a> </span><span class="str2">To sever, ransom, gener, to release, preserve</span><br /><br /><span class="word">my soul</span><br /><span class="heb">נַ֭פְשׁוֹ</span> <span class="translit">(nap̄·šōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5315.htm">Strong's 5315: </a> </span><span class="str2">A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion </span><br /><br /><span class="word">from going down</span><br /><span class="heb">מֵעֲבֹ֣ר</span> <span class="translit">(mê·‘ă·ḇōr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5674.htm">Strong's 5674: </a> </span><span class="str2">To pass over, through, or by, pass on</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to the Pit,</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּשָּׁ֑חַת</span> <span class="translit">(baš·šā·ḥaṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7845.htm">Strong's 7845: </a> </span><span class="str2">A pit, destruction</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and I will live</span><br /><span class="heb">וְ֝חַיָּתוֹ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḥay·yā·ṯōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2416.htm">Strong's 2416: </a> </span><span class="str2">Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to see</span><br /><span class="heb">תִּרְאֶֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(tir·’eh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7200.htm">Strong's 7200: </a> </span><span class="str2">To see</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the light.’</span><br /><span class="heb">בָּא֥וֹר</span> <span class="translit">(bā·’ō·wr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | Noun - common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_216.htm">Strong's 216: </a> </span><span class="str2">Illumination, luminary</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/job/33-28.htm">Job 33:28 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/job/33-28.htm">Job 33:28 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/job/33-28.htm">Job 33:28 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/job/33-28.htm">Job 33:28 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/job/33-28.htm">Job 33:28 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/job/33-28.htm">Job 33:28 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/job/33-28.htm">Job 33:28 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/job/33-28.htm">Job 33:28 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/job/33-28.htm">Job 33:28 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/job/33-28.htm">Job 33:28 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/job/33-28.htm">OT Poetry: Job 33:28 He has redeemed my soul from going (Jb) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/job/33-27.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Job 33:27"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Job 33:27" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/job/33-29.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Job 33:29"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Job 33:29" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>