Job 33:30

30 to turn them back from the pit, that the light of life may shine on them.

Job 33:30 in Other Translations

30 To bring back his soul from the pit, to be enlightened with the light of the living.

30 to bring back his soul from the pit, that he may be lighted with the light of life.

30 He rescues them from the grave so they may enjoy the light of life.

30 He pulls our souls back from certain destruction so we'll see the light - and live in the light!

30 To bring back his soul from the pit, That he may be enlightened with the light of the living.

30 to turn their souls away from the pit and to enlighten them with the light of life.

30 in order to turn him back from the Pit, so he may shine with the light of life.

30 He wants to stop people from going down into the grave. Then the light that leads to life will shine on them.

Job 33:30 Meaning and Commentary

Job 33:30

To bring back his soul from the pit
From the pit of the grave; at the mouth or on the brink of which he seemed to be in the apprehension of his friends, and having the sentence of death in himself; see ( Psalms 90:3 ) . Or "to turn away" ^F24, or "stay his soul from the pit", as Mr. Broughton; prevent his going into it by removing his disorder, and restoring him to health, as in the case of Hezekiah, ( Isaiah 38:17 ) . Or figuratively, from the pit of an unregenerate state, which may be compared to a pit or grave, because in it lie such who are dead in trespasses and sins; and which is a pit of corruption, or a corrupt state: men in it are corrupt and corrupters, corrupt both in principles and practices; and is an impure one, like to mire and clay; and a very uncomfortable one, a pit wherein is no water, no refreshment, no solid peace and comfort. In conversion, which sometimes is brought about by the above means, afflictive providences, as well as by the ministry of the word, souls are brought back from hence; are regenerated, quickened, and raised from the graves of sin, and live spiritually, as they are also secured from going down into the pit of hell and everlasting destruction:

to be enlightened with the light of the living;
in a natural sense, to enjoy the light of living men, the light of the sun, and to live in health and prosperity, which is called light in opposition to affliction and adversity, expressed by darkness; see ( Esther 8:15 ) ( Psalms 112:4 ) ( Isaiah 8:22 ) . And in a spiritual sense, to live a spiritual life, who before were dead in sin, to live a life of faith on Christ as their righteousness, and to live a life of holiness from him, and in newness of life to his honour and glory; and to have spiritual light into their state by nature, and their recovery and salvation by Christ; to see their need of him, his suitableness, worth, and excellency, and to have a glimpse of eternal glory; as also hereafter to partake both of eternal life and eternal light, called by our Lord "the light of life", ( John 8:12 ) .

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FOOTNOTES:

F24 (byvhl) "ut avertat", Beza, Mercerus, Piscator, Michaelis, Schultens.

Job 33:30 In-Context

28 God has delivered me from going down to the pit, and I shall live to enjoy the light of life.’

29 “God does all these things to a person— twice, even three times—

30 to turn them back from the pit, that the light of life may shine on them.

31 “Pay attention, Job, and listen to me; be silent, and I will speak.

32 If you have anything to say, answer me; speak up, for I want to vindicate you.

Cross References

• 1. James 5:19
• 2. S ver 18
• 3. Psalms 49:19; Psalms 56:13; Psalms 116:9; Isaiah 53:11
• 4. Isaiah 60:1; Ephesians 5:14