Job 33:21
Until his flesh shall be consumed, 1 And he shall show his bones bare. 1
Updated Brenton Septuagint
In The King James Version
His flesh is consumed away, that it cannot be seen; and his bones that were not seen stick out.
In Context
20And he shall not be able to take any food, 1 Though his soul shall desire meat; 1
22His soul also draws nigh to death, 1 And his life is in Hades. 1
Cross References
Job 13:28I am as that which waxes old like a bottle, 1 Or like a moth-eaten garment.
Job 14:22But his flesh is in pain, 1 And his soul mourns.
Job 19:20My flesh is corrupt under my skin, 1 And my bones are held in my teeth. 1
Psalms 32:3Sing to him a new song; 1 Play skillfully with a loud noise. 1
Psalms 102:3Who forgives all thy transgressions, 1 Who heals all thy diseases; 1
Matthew Henry on Job 33:20-29
19 He is chastened also with pain upon his bed, and the multitude of his bones with strong pain: 20 So that his life abhorreth bread, and his soul dainty meat. 21 His flesh is consumed away, that it cannot be seen; and his bones that were not seen stick out. 22 Yea, his soul draweth near unto the grave, and his life to the destroyers. 23 If there be a messenger with him, an interpreter, one among a thousand, to show unto man his uprightness: 24 Then he is gracious unto him, and saith, Deliver him from going down… Read the whole commentary →