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Job 33:18 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Job 33:18 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Job chapter 33 verse 18 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“He keepeth back his soul from the pit, and his life from perishing by the sword. from perishing: Heb. from passing”
Job 33:18 (KJV)
Commentary on Job 33:18
He keepeth back his soul from the pit (yāḥŏśēk napšô min-šāḥaṯ, יָחֹשֶׂךְ נַפְשׁוֹ מִן־שָׁחַת)—The verb ḥāśak means to withhold, restrain, or hold back, depicting God actively preventing the soul (nepeš, the life-force or inner being) from descending into šāḥaṯ (the pit, grave, or place of corruption). This Hebrew term for 'pit' appears in Psalm 16:10, prophetically applied to Christ's resurrection: 'neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption.' God's preserving action rescues from premature death and spiritual destruction.And his life from perishing by the sword (weḥayyātô mē'ăḇ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Job 33:18
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“He will deliver his soul from going into the pit”
“that he may be enlightened with the light of the living.”
“as some count slowness; but is patient with us”
“forbearance”
“and says”
“his soul draws near to the pit”
“He believeth not that he shall return out of darkness”
“according to the wisdom given to him”
“being roused out of sleep and seeing the prison doors open”