Job 33:18
God keeps man's life back from the pit, 1 his life from crossing over to death. 1
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
He keepeth back his soul from the pit, and his life from perishing by the sword.
In Context
17in order to pull man back from his sinful purposes, 1 and keep pride from him. 1
19Man is punished also with pain on his bed, 1 with constant agony in his bones, 1
Cross References
Job 15:22He does not think that he will return out of darkness; 1 the sword waits for him. 1
Job 33:24and if the angel is kind to him and says to God, 1 'Save this person from going down to the pit; 1 I have found a ransom for him,' 1
Job 33:30to bring his soul back from the pit, 1 so that he may be enlightened with the light of life. 1
Joel 2:8Neither does one thrust another aside; 1 they march, each in his path; 1 they break through the defenses 1 and do not fall out of line. 1
Romans 2:4Or do you think so little of the riches of his goodness, his delayed punishment, and his patience? Do you not know that his goodness is meant to lead you to repentance?
2 Peter 3:15Also, consider the patience of our Lord to be salvation, just as our beloved brother Paul wrote to you, according to the wisdom that was given to him.
Matthew Henry on Job 33:15-19
14 For God speaketh once, yea twice, yet man perceiveth it not. 15 In a dream, in a vision of the night, when deep sleep falleth upon men, in slumberings upon the bed; 16 Then he openeth the ears of men, and sealeth their instruction, 17 That he may withdraw man from his purpose, and hide pride from man. 18 He keepeth back his soul from the pit, and his life from perishing by the sword. Job had complained that God kept him wholly in the dark concerning the meaning of his dealings with him, and therefore concluded… Read the whole commentary →