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Job 33:17 Cross-References

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That he may withdraw man from his purpose, and hide pride from man. purpose: Heb. work

Job 33:17 (KJV)

Commentary on Job 33:17

That he may withdraw man from his purpose (lehāsîr 'ādām mimma'aśeh, לְהָסִיר אָדָם מִמַּעֲשֶׂה)—Elihu describes God's corrective intervention through dreams and visions. The verb hāsîr means to turn aside, remove, or withdraw someone from a path. God's purpose in nocturnal revelation is preventative: to redirect humanity from destructive 'purpose' (ma'aśeh, deed or enterprise) before consequences unfold. This anticipates the redemptive warning system God employs throughout Scripture.And hide pride from man (wegē'āwāh mē'enôš yekasseh, וְגֵאָוָה מֵאֱנוֹשׁ יְכַסֶּה)—The verb kasah (to cover, co...

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