Job 33:25

25 then his flesh will be healthier^[a] than in his youth, and he will return to the days of his youthful vigor.^[b]

Job 33:25 Meaning and Commentary

Job 33:25

His flesh shall be fresher than a child's
Being recovered from illness and restored to health, through the gracious dealings of God with him. This is to be understood not simply and absolutely, but comparatively, or with respect to his former condition; that he, who before was reduced to skin and bone, is now become fat and plump; and whose flesh was dry and withered, now moist, succulent, and juicy; and whose skin was wrinkled, now soft and smooth, and sleek; and whose face was pale, now bloomy and ruddy. The Targum is,

``his flesh is weakened more than a child,''

and the Vulgate Latin,

``is consumed,''

referring to his former state:

he shall return to the days of his youth.
His youth renewed, and he seem young again; become hale and robust as in his youthful days; see ( Psalms 103:5 ) .

Job 33:25 In-Context

23 If there is an angel on his side, one mediator out of a thousand, to tell a person what is right for him

24 and to be gracious to him and say, "Spare him from going down to the Pit; I have found a ransom,"

25 then his flesh will be healthier than in his youth, and he will return to the days of his youthful vigor.

26 He will pray to God, and God will delight in him. That man will behold His face with a shout of joy, and God will restore his righteousness to him.

27 He will look at men and say, "I have sinned and perverted what was right; yet I did not get what I deserved.

Footnotes

• [a]. Hb obscure
• [b]. Jb 5:26; 20:11; Dt 4:7