Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version They draw near to the pit, and their life to the messengers of death. New Living Translation They are at death’s door; the angels of death wait for them. English Standard Version His soul draws near the pit, and his life to those who bring death. Berean Standard Bible He draws near to the Pit, and his life to the messengers of death. King James Bible Yea, his soul draweth near unto the grave, and his life to the destroyers. New King James Version Yes, his soul draws near the Pit, And his life to the executioners. New American Standard Bible “Then his soul comes near to the pit, And his life to those who bring death. NASB 1995 “Then his soul draws near to the pit, And his life to those who bring death. NASB 1977 “Then his soul draws near to the pit, And his life to those who bring death. Legacy Standard Bible Then his soul draws near to the pit, And his life to those who bring death. Amplified Bible “Then his soul draws near to the pit [of destruction], And his life to those who bring death (the destroyers). Christian Standard Bible He draws near to the Pit, and his life to the executioners. Holman Christian Standard Bible He draws near to the Pit, and his life to the executioners. American Standard Version Yea, his soul draweth near unto the pit, And his life to the destroyers. Contemporary English Version We feel death and the grave taking us in their grip. English Revised Version Yea, his soul draweth near unto the pit, and his life to the destroyers. GOD'S WORD® Translation Their souls approach the pit. Their lives come close to those already dead. Good News Translation they are about to go to the world of the dead. International Standard Version His soul is getting close to the Pit; his life is approaching its executioner." NET Bible He draws near to the place of corruption, and his life to the messengers of death. New Heart English Bible Yes, his soul draws near to the pit, and his life to the destroyers. Webster's Bible Translation Yes, his soul draweth near to the grave, and his life to the destroyers. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleHe draws near to the Pit, and his life to the messengers of death. World English Bible Yes, his soul draws near to the pit, and his life to the destroyers. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd his soul draws near to the pit, "" And his life to those causing death. Young's Literal Translation And draw near to the pit doth his soul, And his life to those causing death. Smith's Literal Translation And his soul will draw near to the pit, and his life to the dead. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHis soul hath drawn near to corruption, and his life to the destroyers. Catholic Public Domain Version His soul has approached corruption, and his life has drawn near to what is deadly. New American Bible His soul draws near to the pit, his life to the place of the dead. New Revised Standard Version Their souls draw near the Pit, and their lives to those who bring death. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleYea, his soul draws near to corruption, and his life to death. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And his soul will come near to destruction and his life to death OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Yea, his soul draweth near unto the pit, And his life to the destroyers. Brenton Septuagint Translation His soul also draws nigh to death, and his life is in Hades. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Elihu Rebukes Job…21His flesh wastes away from sight, and his hidden bones protrude. 22He draws near to the Pit, and his life to the messengers of death. 23Yet if there is a messenger on his side, one mediator in a thousand, to tell a man what is right for him,… Cross References Psalm 107:18 They loathed all food and drew near to the gates of death. Psalm 88:3-5 For my soul is full of troubles, and my life draws near to Sheol. / I am counted among those descending to the Pit. I am like a man without strength. / I am forsaken among the dead, like the slain who lie in the grave, whom You remember no more, who are cut off from Your care. Psalm 49:14-15 Like sheep they are destined for Sheol. Death will be their shepherd. The upright will rule them in the morning, and their form will decay in Sheol, far from their lofty abode. / But God will redeem my life from Sheol, for He will surely take me to Himself. Selah Psalm 116:3 The ropes of death entangled me; the anguish of Sheol overcame me; I was confronted by trouble and sorrow. Isaiah 38:17 Surely for my own welfare I had such great anguish; but Your love has delivered me from the pit of oblivion, for You have cast all my sins behind Your back. Isaiah 38:10 I said, “In the prime of my life I must go through the gates of Sheol and be deprived of the remainder of my years.” Isaiah 38:18 For Sheol cannot thank You; Death cannot praise You. Those who descend to the Pit cannot hope for Your faithfulness. Jonah 2:6 To the roots of the mountains I descended; the earth beneath me barred me in forever! But You raised my life from the pit, O LORD my God! Proverbs 15:24 The path of life leads upward for the wise, that he may avoid going down to Sheol. Ezekiel 18:27-28 But if a wicked man turns from the wickedness he has committed and does what is just and right, he will save his life. / Because he considered and turned from all the transgressions he had committed, he will surely live; he will not die. Matthew 7:13-14 Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. / But small is the gate and narrow the way that leads to life, and only a few find it. Luke 16:22-23 One day the beggar died and was carried by the angels to Abraham’s side. And the rich man also died and was buried. / In Hades, where he was in torment, he looked up and saw Abraham from afar, with Lazarus by his side. John 5:24 Truly, truly, I tell you, whoever hears My word and believes Him who sent Me has eternal life and will not come under judgment. Indeed, he has crossed over from death to life. John 11:25-26 Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in Me will live, even though he dies. / And everyone who lives and believes in Me will never die. Do you believe this?” Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Treasury of Scripture Yes, his soul draws near to the grave, and his life to the destroyers. his soul Job 7:7 O remember that my life is wind: mine eye shall no more see good. Job 17:1,13-16 My breath is corrupt, my days are extinct, the graves are ready for me… 1 Samuel 2:6 The LORD killeth, and maketh alive: he bringeth down to the grave, and bringeth up. his life Job 15:21 A dreadful sound is in his ears: in prosperity the destroyer shall come upon him. Exodus 12:23 For the LORD will pass through to smite the Egyptians; and when he seeth the blood upon the lintel, and on the two side posts, the LORD will pass over the door, and will not suffer the destroyer to come in unto your houses to smite you. 2 Samuel 24:16 And when the angel stretched out his hand upon Jerusalem to destroy it, the LORD repented him of the evil, and said to the angel that destroyed the people, It is enough: stay now thine hand. And the angel of the LORD was by the threshingplace of Araunah the Jebusite. Jump to Previous Angels Causing Death Destroyers Draw Draweth Draws Grave Life Messengers Pit Soul UnderworldJump to Next Angels Causing Death Destroyers Draw Draweth Draws Grave Life Messengers Pit Soul UnderworldJob 33 1. Elihu offers himself instead of God to reason with Job8. He excuses God from giving man an account of his ways, by his greatness 14. God calls man to repentance by visions, by afflictions, and by his ministry 31. He incites Job to attention He draws near to the Pit This phrase refers to the grave or Sheol, a common term in the Old Testament for the place of the dead. In the context of Job, it signifies the proximity to death and the despair that accompanies it. The Pit is often depicted as a place of darkness and separation from the living, emphasizing the severity of Job's suffering. In biblical literature, the Pit can also symbolize spiritual desolation and the consequences of sin, as seen in Psalm 88:4-6. The imagery of the Pit underscores the human condition and the inevitability of death, which is a recurring theme throughout the book of Job. and his life to the messengers of death Persons / Places / Events 1. JobThe central figure in the Book of Job, a man of great faith and integrity who undergoes severe trials and suffering. 2. Elihu A young man who speaks to Job and his friends, offering a different perspective on Job's suffering. He is the speaker in Job 33. 3. The Pit A metaphorical term often used in the Old Testament to describe Sheol or the grave, representing death or a place of despair. 4. Messengers of Death Symbolic figures representing the approach of death or the forces that bring about the end of life. Teaching Points The Reality of MortalityRecognize that life is fragile and that death is a reality for all. This awareness should lead us to live with purpose and urgency in our faith. God's Sovereignty in Suffering Understand that God is sovereign over life and death. Even when we draw near to the "Pit," God is in control and has a purpose for our trials. Hope Beyond Despair While the imagery of the Pit is bleak, believers have hope in Christ, who conquered death. This hope should encourage us in times of despair. The Role of Intercession Just as Elihu intercedes with his words, we are called to intercede for others in prayer, especially those facing life-threatening situations. The Importance of Repentance Elihu's discourse emphasizes repentance and turning back to God. In our own lives, we should regularly examine our hearts and seek God's forgiveness. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Job 33What is the order of the Bible's books? How is Jesus represented in each book of the Bible? In Job 4:7, how could Eliphaz assert that no innocent person has ever perished when history shows countless examples of righteous people suffering? Job 1:18-19 - Why would God permit the deaths of Job's children if they were not the ones being tested?Verse 22. - Yea, his soul draweth near unto the grave, and his life to the destroyers. "The destroyers" are probably the angels to whom the task is assigned of ultimately inflicting death, if minor chastisements prove insufficient (comp. 2 Samuel 24:16, 17; Psalm 78:49, etc.). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Heנַפְשׁ֑וֹ (nap̄·šōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 5315: A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion draws near וַתִּקְרַ֣ב (wat·tiq·raḇ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 7126: To come near, approach to the Pit, לַשַּׁ֣חַת (laš·ša·ḥaṯ) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 7845: A pit, destruction and his life וְ֝חַיָּת֗וֹ (wə·ḥay·yā·ṯōw) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 2416: Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life to the messengers of death. לַֽמְמִתִֽים׃ (lam·mi·ṯîm) Preposition-l, Article | Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 4191: To die, to kill Links Job 33:22 NIVJob 33:22 NLT Job 33:22 ESV Job 33:22 NASB Job 33:22 KJV Job 33:22 BibleApps.com Job 33:22 Biblia Paralela Job 33:22 Chinese Bible Job 33:22 French Bible Job 33:22 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 33:22 Yes his soul draws near to (Jb) |
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