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title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/job/5.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />In famine he will deliver you from death, and in battle from the stroke of the sword.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/job/5.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />He will save you from death in time of famine, from the power of the sword in time of war.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/job/5.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />In famine he will redeem you from death, and in war from the power of the sword.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/job/5.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />In famine He will redeem you from death, and in battle from the stroke of the sword.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/job/5.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />In famine he shall redeem thee from death: and in war from the power of the sword.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/job/5.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />In famine He shall redeem you from death, And in war from the power of the sword.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/job/5.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“In famine He will redeem you from death, And in war, from the power of the sword.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/job/5.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220In famine He will redeem you from death, And in war from the power of the sword.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/job/5.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“In famine He will redeem you from death, And in war from the power of the sword.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/job/5.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />In famine He will redeem you from death, And in war from hands with swords.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/job/5.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“In famine He will redeem you from death, And in war from the power of the sword.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/job/5.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />In famine he will redeem you from death, and in battle, from the power of the sword.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/job/5.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />In famine He will redeem you from death, and in battle, from the power of the sword. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/job/5.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />In famine he will redeem thee from death; And in war from the power of the sword.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/job/5.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />In times of war and famine, God will keep you safe. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/job/5.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />In famine he shall redeem thee from death; and in war from the power of the sword.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/job/5.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />"In famine he will save you from death, and in war he will save you from the sword.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/job/5.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />when famine comes, he will keep you alive, and in war protect you from death. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/job/5.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />He will deliver you from death by famine; in war from the power of the sword.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/job/5.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />In time of famine he will redeem you from death, and in time of war from the power of the sword. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/job/5.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />In famine he will redeem you from death; in war, from the power of the sword.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/job/5.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />In famine he will redeem thee from death: and in war from the power of the sword.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/job/5.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />In famine He will redeem you from death, and in battle from the stroke of the sword.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/job/5.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />In famine he will redeem you from death; in war, from the power of the sword. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/job/5.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />In famine He has redeemed you from death, "" And in battle from the hands of the sword.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/job/5.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> In famine He hath redeemed thee from death, And in battle from the hands of the sword.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/job/5.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />In famine he redeemed thee from death, and in war from the hands of the sword.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/job/5.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />In famine he shall deliver thee from death: and in battle, from the hand of the sword. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/job/5.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />During famine, he will rescue you from death, and during war, from the hand of the sword.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/job/5.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />In famine he will deliver you from death, and in war from the power of the sword; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/job/5.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />In famine he will redeem you from death, and in war from the power of the sword.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/job/5.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />In famine he shall deliver you from death; and in war from the power of the sword.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/job/5.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />In famine he will save you from death, and in war from the hands of the sword<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/job/5.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />In famine He will redeem thee from death; And in war from the power of the sword.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/job/5.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />In famine he shall deliver thee from death: and in war he shall free thee from the power of the sword.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/job/5-20.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=784" 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/5.htm">Eliphaz Continues: God Blesses those who Seek Him</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">19</span>He will rescue you from six calamities; no harm will touch you in seven. <span class="reftext">20</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7458.htm" title="7458: bə·rā·‘āḇ (Prep-b:: N-ms) -- Famine, hunger. From ra'eb; hunger.">In famine</a> <a href="/hebrew/6299.htm" title="6299: pā·ḏə·ḵā (V-Qal-Perf-3ms:: 2ms) -- To ransom. A primitive root; to sever, i.e. Ransom; gener. To release, preserve.">He will redeem you</a> <a href="/hebrew/4194.htm" title="4194: mim·mā·weṯ (Prep-m:: N-ms) -- Death. From muwth; death; concretely, the dead, their place or state; figuratively, pestilence, ruin.">from death,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4421.htm" title="4421: ū·ḇə·mil·ḥā·māh (Conj-w, Prep-b:: N-fs) -- A battle, war. From lacham; a battle; generally, war.">and in battle</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: mî·ḏê (Prep-m:: N-fdc) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">from the stroke</a> <a href="/hebrew/2719.htm" title="2719: ḥā·reḇ (N-fs) -- A sword. From charab; drought; also a cutting instrument, as a knife, sword, or other sharp implement.">of the sword.</a> </span><span class="reftext">21</span>You will be hidden from the scourge of the tongue, and will not fear havoc when it comes.…<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/33-19.htm">Psalm 33:19</a></span><br />to deliver them from death and keep them alive in famine.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/37-19.htm">Psalm 37:19</a></span><br />In the time of evil they will not be ashamed, and in the days of famine they will be satisfied.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10</a></span><br />Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/91-5.htm">Psalm 91:5-6</a></span><br />You will not fear the terror of the night, nor the arrow that flies by day, / nor the pestilence that stalks in the darkness, nor the calamity that destroys at noon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/34-19.htm">Psalm 34:19</a></span><br />Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the LORD delivers him from them all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/43-2.htm">Isaiah 43:2</a></span><br />When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you go through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched; the flames will not set you ablaze.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/50-15.htm">Psalm 50:15</a></span><br />Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor Me.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/1-10.htm">2 Corinthians 1:10</a></span><br />He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and He will deliver us. In Him we have placed our hope that He will yet again deliver us,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/107-6.htm">Psalm 107:6</a></span><br />Then they cried out to the LORD in their trouble, and He delivered them from their distress.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/121-7.htm">Psalm 121:7</a></span><br />The LORD will guard you from all evil; He will preserve your soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/4-18.htm">2 Timothy 4:18</a></span><br />And the Lord will rescue me from every evil action and bring me safely into His heavenly kingdom. To Him be the glory forever and ever. Amen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/91-3.htm">Psalm 91:3</a></span><br />Surely He will deliver you from the snare of the fowler, and from the deadly plague.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/91-10.htm">Psalm 91:10</a></span><br />no evil will befall you, no plague will approach your tent.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/6-25.htm">Matthew 6:25-34</a></span><br />Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? / Look at the birds of the air: They do not sow or reap or gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? / Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life? ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-35.htm">Romans 8:35-39</a></span><br />Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or distress or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? / As it is written: “For Your sake we face death all day long; we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered.” / No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">In famine he shall redeem you from death: and in war from the power of the sword.</p><p class="hdg">famine.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/45-7.htm">Genesis 45:7</a></b></br> And God sent me before you to preserve you a posterity in the earth, and to save your lives by a great deliverance.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/17-6.htm">1 Kings 17:6</a></b></br> And the ravens brought him bread and flesh in the morning, and bread and flesh in the evening; and he drank of the brook.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/33-19.htm">Psalm 33:19</a></b></br> To deliver their soul from death, and to keep them alive in famine.</p><p class="hdg">redeem.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/49-7.htm">Psalm 49:7</a></b></br> None <i>of them</i> can by any means redeem his brother, nor give to God a ransom for him:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/hosea/13-14.htm">Hosea 13:14</a></b></br> I will ransom them from the power of the grave; I will redeem them from death: O death, I will be thy plagues; O grave, I will be thy destruction: repentance shall be hid from mine eyes.</p><p class="hdg">in war.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/27-3.htm">Psalm 27:3</a></b></br> Though an host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear: though war should rise against me, in this <i>will</i> I <i>be</i> confident.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/24-6.htm">Matthew 24:6</a></b></br> And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all <i>these things</i> must come to pass, but the end is not yet.</p><p class="hdg">the power.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_chronicles/35-20.htm">Battle</a> <a href="/job/5-2.htm">Death</a> <a href="/nehemiah/5-3.htm">Famine</a> <a href="/job/5-5.htm">Food</a> <a href="/job/5-18.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/job/5-5.htm">Need</a> <a href="/job/5-15.htm">Power</a> <a href="/1_samuel/12-3.htm">Ransom</a> <a href="/job/3-5.htm">Redeem</a> <a href="/nehemiah/13-29.htm">Redeemed</a> <a href="/esther/9-5.htm">Stroke</a> <a href="/job/5-15.htm">Sword</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/35-22.htm">War</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/job/15-24.htm">Battle</a> <a href="/job/6-10.htm">Death</a> <a href="/job/5-22.htm">Famine</a> <a href="/job/6-5.htm">Food</a> <a href="/job/9-24.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/job/5-21.htm">Need</a> <a href="/job/6-11.htm">Power</a> <a href="/job/6-22.htm">Ransom</a> <a href="/job/6-23.htm">Redeem</a> <a href="/job/33-28.htm">Redeemed</a> <a href="/job/23-2.htm">Stroke</a> <a href="/job/15-22.htm">Sword</a> <a href="/job/10-17.htm">War</a><div class="vheading2">Job 5</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/5-1.htm">Eliphaz shows that the end of the wicked is misery;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/5-6.htm">that man is born to trouble;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/5-8.htm">that God is to be regarded in affliction;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/5-17.htm">the happy end of God's correction.</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'; 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In the ancient Near East, famine was a common threat due to unpredictable weather and limited agricultural technology. The promise of redemption from death in famine reflects God's sovereignty over creation and His ability to sustain life. Biblically, this echoes God's provision for Elijah during the drought (<a href="/1_kings/17.htm">1 Kings 17:1-16</a>) and Joseph's role in Egypt, where God used him to save many from famine (<a href="/genesis/41-53.htm">Genesis 41:53-57</a>). Theologically, it underscores God's faithfulness to His covenant people, ensuring their survival and well-being. This redemption can also be seen as a type of Christ, who redeems believers from spiritual death, offering eternal life (<a href="/john/6-35.htm">John 6:35</a>).<p><b>and in battle from the stroke of the sword</b><br>This phrase emphasizes divine protection in warfare, a common reality in the ancient world where nations frequently engaged in conflict. The "stroke of the sword" symbolizes the immediate threat of death in battle. God's deliverance in such situations is a recurring theme in Scripture, as seen in the victories of Israel under leaders like Joshua (<a href="/joshua/10-10.htm">Joshua 10:10-14</a>) and David (<a href="/1_samuel/17-45.htm">1 Samuel 17:45-47</a>). Historically, these accounts demonstrate God's intervention on behalf of His people, often against overwhelming odds. This protection is also prophetic, pointing to the ultimate victory over sin and death through Jesus Christ, who is described as the Prince of Peace (<a href="/isaiah/9-6.htm">Isaiah 9:6</a>) and who conquers spiritual enemies (<a href="/colossians/2-15.htm">Colossians 2:15</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/job.htm">Job</a></b><br>A man of great faith and patience, who endured immense suffering and loss. The book of Job explores his trials and the conversations between him and his friends.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/e/eliphaz_the_temanite.htm">Eliphaz the Temanite</a></b><br>One of Job's three friends who attempts to explain Job's suffering. In <a href="/job/5-20.htm">Job 5:20</a>, Eliphaz is speaking, offering his perspective on God's deliverance.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/f/famine.htm">Famine</a></b><br>A severe shortage of food that can lead to death. In the context of <a href="/job/5-20.htm">Job 5:20</a>, it symbolizes times of extreme need and desperation.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/b/battle.htm">Battle</a></b><br>Represents conflict and danger. The "stroke of the sword" is a metaphor for mortal peril in warfare.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/g/god's_deliverance.htm">God's Deliverance</a></b><br>The central theme of the verse, highlighting God's power to save and protect His people in times of dire need.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_trials.htm">God's Sovereignty in Trials</a></b><br>Trust in God's control over every situation, including times of famine and conflict. He is able to redeem and protect His people.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_in_divine_protection.htm">Faith in Divine Protection</a></b><br>Believers are encouraged to have faith in God's ability to deliver them from physical and spiritual dangers.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_suffering.htm">Understanding Suffering</a></b><br>Recognize that suffering is part of the human experience, but God uses it to demonstrate His power and faithfulness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/prayer_for_deliverance.htm">Prayer for Deliverance</a></b><br>In times of need, turn to God in prayer, trusting in His promise to redeem and protect.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_support.htm">Community Support</a></b><br>Encourage one another in faith, especially during trials, reminding each other of God's promises and past deliverances.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_job_5.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Job 5</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/biblical_end_times_predictions.htm">What are the predictions for the biblical end times?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible's_view_on_god_vs._satan.htm">What does the Bible say about God versus Satan?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_stars_'fight'_scientifically.htm">Judges 5:20: How can we reconcile the statement that 'the stars fought' with scientific understanding of celestial bodies?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_if_i_doubt_my_salvation.htm">What if I doubt my salvation?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/job/5.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(20) <span class= "bld">He shall redeem thee.</span>--It is rather, h<span class= "ital">e hath redeemed thee, </span>as though the speaker could appeal to Job's own experience in the matter which itself became a ground of confident hope for the future.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/job/5.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 20.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">In famine he shall redeem thee from death</span>. Famine appears throughout the whole of Scripture as one of God's severest chastisements (see <a href="/leviticus/26-19.htm">Leviticus 26:19, 20</a>; <a href="/deuteronomy/28-22.htm">Deuteronomy 28:22-24</a>; <a href="/2_samuel/21-1.htm">2 Samuel 21:1</a>; <a href="/2_samuel/24-13.htm">2 Samuel 24:13</a>; <a href="/2_kings/8-1.htm">2 Kings 8:1</a>; <a href="/psalms/105-16.htm">Psalm 105:16</a>; <a href="/isaiah/14-30.htm">Isaiah 14:30</a>; <a href="/jeremiah/24-10.htm">Jeremiah 24:10</a>; <a href="/revelation/18-8.htm">Revelation 18:8</a>). Ezekiel speaks of "the sword, <span class="accented">the famine</span> the noisome beast, and the pestilence," as God's "four sore judgments" (<a href="/ezekiel/14-21.htm">Ezekiel 14:21</a>). Miraculous deliverances from famine are related in <a href="/genesis/41-29.htm">Genesis 41:29-36</a>; <a href="/1_kings/17-10.htm">1 Kings 17:10-16</a>; <a href="/2_kings/7-1.htm">2 Kings 7:1-16</a>. <span class="cmt_word">And in war from the power of the sword</span>. In war God protects whom he will, and they seem to have charmed lives. They are covered with his feathers, and safe under his wings (<a href="/psalms/91-4.htm">Psalm 91:4</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/job/5-20.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">In famine</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּ֭רָעָב</span> <span class="translit">(bə·rā·‘āḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7458.htm">Strong's 7458: </a> </span><span class="str2">Famine, hunger</span><br /><br /><span class="word">He will redeem you</span><br /><span class="heb">פָּֽדְךָ֣</span> <span class="translit">(pā·ḏə·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular | second 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">from death,</span><br /><span class="heb">מִמָּ֑וֶת</span> <span class="translit">(mim·mā·weṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4194.htm">Strong's 4194: </a> </span><span class="str2">Death, the dead, their place, state, pestilence, ruin</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and in battle</span><br /><span class="heb">וּ֝בְמִלְחָמָ֗ה</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḇə·mil·ḥā·māh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4421.htm">Strong's 4421: </a> </span><span class="str2">A battle, war</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from the stroke</span><br /><span class="heb">מִ֣ידֵי</span> <span class="translit">(mî·ḏê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - fdc<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> </span><span class="str2">A hand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the sword.</span><br /><span class="heb">חָֽרֶב׃</span> <span class="translit">(ḥā·reḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2719.htm">Strong's 2719: </a> </span><span class="str2">Drought, a cutting instrument, as a, knife, sword</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/job/5-20.htm">Job 5:20 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/job/5-20.htm">Job 5:20 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/job/5-20.htm">Job 5:20 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/job/5-20.htm">Job 5:20 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/job/5-20.htm">Job 5:20 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/job/5-20.htm">Job 5:20 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/job/5-20.htm">Job 5:20 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/job/5-20.htm">Job 5:20 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/job/5-20.htm">Job 5:20 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/job/5-20.htm">Job 5:20 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/job/5-20.htm">OT Poetry: Job 5:20 In famine he will redeem you (Jb) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/job/5-19.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Job 5:19"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Job 5:19" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/job/5-21.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Job 5:21"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Job 5:21" /></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>