Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version let their flesh be renewed like a child’s; let them be restored as in the days of their youth’— New Living Translation Then his body will become as healthy as a child’s, firm and youthful again. English Standard Version let his flesh become fresh with youth; let him return to the days of his youthful vigor’; Berean Standard Bible then his flesh is refreshed like a child’s; he returns to the days of his youth. King James Bible His flesh shall be fresher than a child's: he shall return to the days of his youth: New King James Version His flesh shall be young like a child’s, He shall return to the days of his youth. New American Standard Bible Let his flesh become fresher than in youth, Let him return to the days of his youthful vigor; NASB 1995 Let his flesh become fresher than in youth, Let him return to the days of his youthful vigor; NASB 1977 Let his flesh become fresher than in youth, Let him return to the days of his youthful vigor; Legacy Standard Bible Let his flesh become fresher than in youth, Let him return to the days of his youthful vigor; Amplified Bible “Let his flesh be restored and become fresher than in youth; Let him return to the days of his youthful strength. Christian Standard Bible then his flesh will be healthier than in his youth, and he will return to the days of his youthful vigor. Holman Christian Standard Bible then his flesh will be healthier than in his youth, and he will return to the days of his youthful vigor. American Standard Version His flesh shall be fresher than a child's; He returneth to the days of his youth. Contemporary English Version Our health is restored, we feel young again, English Revised Version His flesh shall be fresher than a child's; he returneth to the days of his youth: GOD'S WORD® Translation Then their flesh will become softer than a child's. They will go back to the days of their youth. Good News Translation Their bodies will grow young and strong again; International Standard Version Let his flesh be rejuvenated as he was in his youth! Let him recover the strength of his youth. Majority Standard Bible then his flesh is refreshed like a child?s; he returns to the days of his youth. NET Bible then his flesh is restored like a youth's; he returns to the days of his youthful vigor. New Heart English Bible His flesh shall be fresher than a child's. He returns to the days of his youth. Webster's Bible Translation His flesh shall be fresher than a child's: he will return to the days of his youth: World English Bible His flesh will be fresher than a child’s. He returns to the days of his youth. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionFresher [is] his flesh than a child’s, "" He returns to the days of his youth. Young's Literal Translation Fresher is his flesh than a child's, He returneth to the days of his youth. Smith's Literal Translation His flesh revived above a youth: he shall turn back to the days of his childhood. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHis flesh is consumed with punishment, let him return to the days of his youth. Catholic Public Domain Version His body is consumed by suffering. Let him return to the days of his youth.” New American Bible Then his flesh shall become soft as a boy’s; he shall be again as in the days of his youth. New Revised Standard Version let his flesh become fresh with youth; let him return to the days of his youthful vigor’; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen his flesh will change to that of his childhood; and he shall return to the days of his youth; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated His flesh shall be transformed as that in his boyhood, and he shall return to the days of his youth OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917His flesh is tenderer than a child's; He returneth to the days of his youth; Brenton Septuagint Translation And he will make his flesh tender as that of a babe, and he will restore him among men in his full strength. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Elihu Rebukes Job…24to be gracious to him and say, ‘Spare him from going down to the Pit; I have found his ransom,’ 25then his flesh is refreshed like a child’s; he returns to the days of his youth. 26He prays to God and finds favor; he sees God’s face and shouts for joy, and God restores His righteousness to that man.… Cross References Psalm 103:5 who satisfies you with good things, so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s. Isaiah 40:31 But those who wait upon the LORD will renew their strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint. 2 Corinthians 4:16 Therefore we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, yet our inner self is being renewed day by day. Isaiah 58:11 The LORD will always guide you; He will satisfy you in a sun-scorched land and strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail. Psalm 51:10 Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. Lamentations 3:22-23 Because of the loving devotion of the LORD we are not consumed, for His mercies never fail. / They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness! 2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away. Behold, the new has come! Isaiah 35:6 Then the lame will leap like a deer and the mute tongue will shout for joy. For waters will gush forth in the wilderness, and streams in the desert. Romans 6:4 We were therefore buried with Him through baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may walk in newness of life. Psalm 92:14 In old age they will still bear fruit; healthy and green they will remain, Isaiah 61:10 I will rejoice greatly in the LORD, my soul will exult in my God; for He has clothed me with garments of salvation and wrapped me in a robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom wears a priestly headdress, as a bride adorns herself with her jewels. Ephesians 4:23-24 to be renewed in the spirit of your minds; / and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness. Psalm 147:3 He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. 1 Peter 1:23 For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring word of God. Isaiah 43:19 Behold, I am about to do something new; even now it is coming. Do you not see it? Indeed, I will make a way in the wilderness and streams in the desert. Treasury of Scripture His flesh shall be fresher than a child's: he shall return to the days of his youth: His flesh 2 Kings 5:14 Then went he down, and dipped himself seven times in Jordan, according to the saying of the man of God: and his flesh came again like unto the flesh of a little child, and he was clean. a child's. Job 42:16 After this lived Job an hundred and forty years, and saw his sons, and his sons' sons, even four generations. Deuteronomy 34:7 And Moses was an hundred and twenty years old when he died: his eye was not dim, nor his natural force abated. Joshua 14:10,11 And now, behold, the LORD hath kept me alive, as he said, these forty and five years, even since the LORD spake this word unto Moses, while the children of Israel wandered in the wilderness: and now, lo, I am this day fourscore and five years old… Jump to Previous Childhood Child's Early Flesh Fresh Renewed Restored Returneth Returns Strength Vigor Young Youth YouthfulJump to Next Childhood Child's Early Flesh Fresh Renewed Restored Returneth Returns Strength Vigor Young Youth YouthfulJob 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 then his flesh is refreshed like a child’s; This phrase suggests a renewal or restoration of physical health and vitality. In the context of Job, it reflects the hope of restoration after suffering. The imagery of a child's flesh implies purity, innocence, and a return to an unblemished state. Biblically, this can be connected to the concept of being "born again" (John 3:3), where spiritual renewal is likened to a new birth. The idea of physical restoration is also seen in the healing miracles of Jesus, where individuals are restored to full health, symbolizing spiritual renewal and salvation (Matthew 8:3, Mark 5:34). he returns to the days of his youth. Persons / Places / Events 1. ElihuA young man who speaks to Job and his friends, offering a different perspective on Job's suffering. He emphasizes God's justice and mercy. 2. Job A righteous man who undergoes severe trials and suffering, questioning the reasons behind his afflictions. 3. God The ultimate authority and source of wisdom, who allows Job's trials but also provides restoration and understanding. 4. Job's Friends Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar, who offer traditional explanations for Job's suffering, often attributing it to sin. 5. Restoration The event or process of being renewed or restored, both physically and spiritually, as highlighted in this verse. Teaching Points God's Power to RenewJust as God can renew Job's flesh, He has the power to renew our lives, both physically and spiritually. Trust in His ability to restore what is broken. Spiritual Renewal Beyond physical restoration, God offers spiritual renewal. Seek His presence for a refreshed spirit and renewed faith. Hope in Suffering Job's account reminds us that suffering is not the end. God can bring about renewal and restoration even after the deepest trials. Youthful Zeal The renewal "like a child’s" suggests a return to youthful vigor and enthusiasm. Embrace a childlike faith and zeal in your walk with God. God's Timing Restoration may not come immediately, but God's timing is perfect. Be patient and trust in His plan for renewal.Verse 25. - His flesh shall be fresher than a child's. The chastisement having done its work, and the sufferer being delivered from death by the mediating angel, a restoration to health follows. The recovery of "flesh fresher than a child's" stands as the natural antithesis to Job's leprosy. He shall return to the days of his youth. Youthful strength, youthful vigour, youthful feelings, shall come back to him. He shall be once more as he was in the days of his prime. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew then his fleshבְּשָׂר֣וֹ (bə·śā·rōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1320: Flesh, body, person, the pudenda of a, man will be renewed רֻֽטֲפַ֣שׁ (ru·ṭă·p̄aš) Verb - QalPass - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7375: To be rejuvenated like a child’s, מִנֹּ֑עַר (min·nō·‘ar) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5290: Youth, early life and he will return יָ֝שׁ֗וּב (yā·šūḇ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7725: To turn back, in, to retreat, again to the days לִימֵ֥י (lî·mê) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 3117: A day of his youth. עֲלוּמָֽיו׃ (‘ă·lū·māw) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 5934: Youth, youthful vigor Links Job 33:25 NIVJob 33:25 NLT Job 33:25 ESV Job 33:25 NASB Job 33:25 KJV Job 33:25 BibleApps.com Job 33:25 Biblia Paralela Job 33:25 Chinese Bible Job 33:25 French Bible Job 33:25 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 33:25 His flesh shall be fresher than (Jb) |
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