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He will deliver his soul from going into the pit, and his life shall see the light.
Berean Standard Bible
He redeemed my soul from going down to the Pit, and I will live to see the light.’
American Standard Version
He hath redeemed my soul from going into the pit, And my life shall behold the light.
World English Bible Messianic
He has redeemed my soul from going into the pit. My life shall see the light.’
Geneva Bible (1599)
He will deliuer his soule from going into the pit, and his life shall see the light.
Young's Literal Translation
He hath ransomed my soul From going over into the pit, And my life on the light looketh.'
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Commentary on Job 33 verses 19–28
19 ¶ He is chastened also with pain upon his bed, and the multitude of his bones with strong pain:
20 So that his life abhorreth bread, and his soul dainty meat.
21 His flesh is consumed away, that it cannot be seen; and his bones that were not seen stick out.
22 Yea, his soul draweth near unto the grave, and his life to the destroyers.
23 If there be a messenger with him, an interpreter, one among a thousand, to shew unto man his uprightness:
24 Then he is gracious unto him, and saith, Deliver him from going down to the pit: I have found a ransom.
25 His flesh shall be fresher than a child's: he shall return to the days of his youth:
26 He shall pray unto God, and he will be favourable unto him: and he shall see his face with joy: for he will render unto man his righteousness.
27 He looketh upon men, and if any say, I have sinned, and perverted that which was right, and it profited me not;
28 He will deliver his soul from going into the pit, and his life shall see the light.
I. II. Main points1. 2. Sub-points
God has spoken once to sinners by their own consciences, to keep them from the paths of the destroyer, but they perceive it not; they are not aware that the checks their own hearts give them in a sinful way are from God, but they are imputed to melancholy or the preciseness of their education; and therefore God speaks twice; he speaks a second time, and tries another way to convince and reclaim sinners, and that is by providences, afflictive and merciful (in which he speaks twice), and by the seasonable instructions of good ministers setting in with them. Job complained much of his diseases and judged by them that God was angry with him; his friends did so too: but Elihu shows that they were all mistaken, for God often afflicts the body in love, and with gracious designs of good to the soul, as appears in the issue. This part of Elihu's discourse will be of great use to us for the due improvement of sickness, in and by which God speaks to men. Here is,
I. The patient described in his extremity. See what work sickness makes (Job 33:19, etc.) when God sends it with commission. Do this, and doeth it. 1. The sick man is full of pain all over him (Job 33:19): He is chastened with pain upon his bed, such pain as confines him to his bed, or so extreme the pain is that he can get no ease, no, not on his bed, where he would repose himself. Pain and sickness will turn a bed of down into a bed of thorns, on which he that used to sleep now tosses to and fro till the dawning of the day. The case, as here put, is very bad. Pain is borne with more difficulty than sickness, and with that the patient here is chastened, not a dull heavy pain, but strong and acute; and frequently the stronger the patient the stronger the pain, for the more sanguine the complexion is the more violent, commonly, the disease is. It is not the smarting of the flesh that is complained of, but the aching of the bones. It is an inward rooted pain; and not only the bones of one limb, but the multitude of the bones, are thus chastened. See what frail, what vile bodies we have, which, though receiving no external hurt, may be thus pained from causes within themselves. See what work sin makes, what mischief it does. Pain is the fruit of sin; yet, by the grace of God, the pain of the body is often made a means of good to the soul. 2. He has quite lost his appetite, the common effect of sickness (Job 33:20): His life abhorreth bread, the most necessary food, and dainty meat, which he most delighted in, and formerly relished with a great deal of pleasure. This is a good reason why we should not be desirous of dainties, because they are deceitful meat, Pro 23:3. We may be soon made as sick of them as we are now fond of them; and those who live in luxury when they are well, if ever they come, by reason of sickness, to loathe dainty meat, may, with grief and shame, read their sin in their punishment. Let us not inordinately love the taste of meat, for the time may come when we may even loathe the sight of meat, Psa 107:18. 3. He has become a perfect skeleton, nothing but skin and bones, Job 33:21. By sickness, perhaps a few days' sickness, his flesh, which was fat, and fair, is consumed away, that it cannot be seen; it is strangely wasted and gone: and his bones, which were buried in flesh, now stick out; you may count his ribs, may tell all his bones. The soul that is well nourished with the bread of life sickness will not make lean, but it soon makes a change in the body.
He who, before, had such a beauteous air,
And, pampered with the ease, seemed plump and fair
Doth all his friends (amazing change!) surprise
With pale lean cheeks and ghastly hollow eyes;
His bones (a horrid sight) start through his skin,
Which lay before, in flesh and fat, unseen.
- Sir R. Blackmore
4.He is given up for gone, and his life despaired of (Job 33:22): His soul draws near to the grave, that is, he has all the symptoms of death upon him, and in the apprehension of all about him, as well as in his own, he is a dying man. The pangs of death, here called the destroyers, are just ready to seize him; they compass him about, Psa 116:3. Perhaps it intimates the very dreadful apprehensions which those have of death as a destroying thing, when it stares them in the face, who, when it was at a distance, made light of it. All agree when it comes to the point, whatever they thought of it before, that it is a serious thing to die.
II. The provision made for his instruction, in order to a sanctified use of his affliction, that, when God in that way speaks to man, he may be heard and understood, and not speak in vain, Job 33:23. He is happy if there be a messenger with him to attend him in his sickness, to convince, counsel, and comfort him, an interpreter to expound the providence and give him to understand the meaning of it, a man of wisdom that knows the voice of the rod and its interpretation; for, when God speaks by afflictions, we are frequently so unversed in the language, that we have need of an interpreter, and it is well if we have such a one. The advice and help of a good minister are as needful and seasonable, and should be as acceptable, in sickness, as of a good physician, especially if he be well skilled in the art of explaining and improving providences; he is then one of a thousand, and to be valued accordingly. His business at such a time is to show unto man his uprightness, that is, God's uprightness, that in faithfulness he afflicts him and does him no wrong, which it is necessary to be convinced of in order to our making a due improvement of the affliction: or, rather, it may mean man's uprightness, or rectitude. 1. The uprightness that is. If it appear that the sick person is truly pious, the interpreter will not do as Job's friends had done, make it his business to prove him a hypocrite because he is afflicted, but on the contrary will show him his uprightness, notwithstanding his afflictions, that he may take the comfort of it, and be easy, whatever the event is. 2. The uprightness, the reformation, that should be, in order to life and peace. When men are made to see the way of uprightness to be the only way, and a sure way to salvation, and to choose it, and walk in it accordingly, the work is done.
III. God's gracious acceptance of him, upon his repentance, Job 33:24. When he sees that the sick person is indeed convinced that sincere repentance, and that uprightness which is gospel perfection, are his interest as well as his duty, then he that waits to be gracious, and shows mercy upon the first indication of true repentance, is gracious unto him, and takes him into his favour and thoughts for good. Wherever God finds a gracious heart he will be found a gracious God; and, 1. He will give a gracious order for his discharge. He says, Deliver him (that is, let him be delivered) from going down to the pit, from that death which is the wages of sin. When afflictions have done their work they shall be removed. When we return to God in a way of duty he will return to us in a way of mercy. Those shall be delivered from going down to the pit who receive God's messengers, and rightly understand his interpreters, so as to subscribe to his uprightness. 2. He will give a gracious reason for this order: I have found a ransom, or propitiation; Jesus Christ is that ransom, so Elihu calls him, as Job had called him his Redeemer, for he is both the purchaser and the price, the priest and the sacrifice; so high was the value put upon souls that nothing less would redeem them, and so great the injury done by sin that nothing less would atone for it than the blood of the Son of God, who gave his life a ransom for many. This is a ransom of God's finding, a contrivance of Infinite Wisdom; we could never have found it ourselves, and the angels themselves could never have found it. It is the wisdom of God in a mystery, the hidden wisdom, and such an invention as is and will be the everlasting wonder of those principalities and powers that desire to look into it. Observe how God glories in the invention here, heurēka, heurēka, - "I have found, I have found, the ransom; I, even I, am he that has done it."
IV. The recovery of the sick man hereupon. Take away the cause and the effect will cease. When the patient becomes a penitent see what a blessed change follows. 1. His body recovers its health, Job 33:25. This is not always the consequence of a sick man's repentance and return to God, but sometimes it is; and recovery from sickness is a mercy indeed when it arises from the remission of sin; then it is in love to the soul that the body is delivered from the pit of corruption when God casts our sins behind his back, Isa 38:17. That is the method of a blessed recovery. Son, be of good cheer, thy sins be forgiven thee; and then, Rise, take up thy bed, and walk, Mat 9:2, Mat 9:6. So here, interest him in the ransom, and then his flesh shall be fresher than a child's and there shall be no remains of his distemper, but he shall return to the days of his youth, to the beauty and strength which he had then. When the distemper that oppressed nature is removed how strangely does nature help itself, in which the power and goodness of the God of nature must be thankfully acknowledged! By such merciful providences as these, which afflictions give occasion for, God speaketh once, yea, twice, to the children of men, letting them know (if they would but perceive it) their dependence upon him and his tender compassion of them. 2. His soul recovers it peace, Job 33:26. (1.) The patient, being a penitent, is a supplicant, and has learned to pray. He knows God will be sought unto for his favours, and therefore he shall pray unto God, pray for pardon, pray for health. Is any afflicted, and sick? Let him pray. When he finds himself recovering he shall not then think that prayer is no longer necessary, for we need the grace of God as much for the sanctifying of a mercy as for the sanctifying of an affliction. (2.) His prayers are accepted. God will be favourable to him, and be well pleased with him; his anger shall be turned away from him, and the light of God's countenance shall shine upon his soul; and then it follows, (3.) That he has the comfort of communion with God. He shall now see the face of God, which before was hid from him, and he shall see it with joy, for what sight can be more reviving? See Gen 33:10, As though I had seen the face of God. All true penitents rejoice more in the returns of God's favour than in any instance whatsoever of prosperity or pleasure, Psa 4:6, Psa 4:7. (4.) He has a blessed tranquility of mind, arising from the sense of his justification before God, who will render unto this man his righteousness. He shall receive the atonement, that is, the comfort of it, Rom 5:11. Righteousness shall be imputed to him, and peace thereupon spoken, the joy and gladness of which he shall then be made to hear though he could not hear them in the day of his affliction. God will now deal with him as a righteous man, with whom it shall be well. He shall receive the blessing from the Lord, even righteousness, Psa 24:5. God shall give him grace to go and sin no more. Perhaps this may denote the reformation of his life after his recovery. As he shall pray unto God, whom before he had slighted, so he shall render to man his righteousness, whom before he had wronged, shall make restitution, and for the future do justly.
V. The general rule which God will go by in dealing with the children of men inferred from this instance, Job 33:27, Job 33:28. As sick people, upon their submission, are restored, so all others that truly repent of their sins shall find mercy with God. See here, 1. What sin is, and what reason we have not to sin. Would we know the nature of sin and the malignity of it? It is the perverting of that which is right; it is a most unjust unreasonable thing; it is the rebellion of the creature against the Creator, the usurped dominion of the flesh over the spirit, and a contradiction to the eternal rules and reasons of good and evil. It is perverting the right ways of the Lord (Act 13:10), and therefore the ways of sin are called crooked ways, Psa 125:5. Would we know what is to be got by sin? It profiteth us not. The works of darkness are unfruitful works. When profit and loss come to be balanced all the gains of sin, put them all together, will come far short of countervailing the damage. All true penitents are ready to own this, and it is a mortifying consideration. Rom 6:21, What fruit had you then in those things whereof you are now ashamed? 2. See what repentance is, and what reason we have to repent. Would we approve ourselves true penitents? We must then, with a broken and contrite heart, confess our sins to God, Jo1 1:9. We must confess the fact of sin (I have sinned) and not deny the charge, or stand upon our own justification; we must confess the fault of sin, the iniquity, the dishonesty of it ( have perverted that which was right); we must confess the folly of sin - "so foolish have I been and ignorant, for it profited me not; and therefore what have I to do any more with it?" Is there not good reason why we should make such a penitent confession as this? For, (1.) God expect it. He looks upon men, when they have sinned, to see what they will do next, whether they will go on in it or whether they will bethink themselves and return. He hearkens and hears whether any say, What have I done? Jer 8:6. He looks upon sinners with an eye of compassion, desiring to hear this from them; for he has no pleasure in their ruin. He looks upon them, and, as soon as he perceives these workings of repentance in them, he encourages them and is ready to accept them (Psa 32:5, Psa 32:6), as the father went forth to meet the returning prodigal. (2.) It will turn to our unspeakable advantage. The promise is general. If any humble himself thus, whoever he be, [1.] He shall not come into condemnation, but be saved from the wrath to come: He shall deliver his soul from going into the pit, the pit of hell; iniquity shall not be his ruin. [2.] He shall be happy in everlasting life and joy: His life shall see the light, that is, all good, in the vision and fruition of God. To obtain this bliss, if the prophet had bidden us do some great thing, would we not have done it? How much more when he only says unto us, Wash and be clean, confess and be pardoned, repent and be saved?
Matthew Henry (1662–1714) — Commentary on the Whole Bible. This section covers verses 19–28. Public domain.
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24. Because when Divine Grace goes before us in good works, our free will follows it, we, who yield our consent to God Who delivers us, are said to deliver ourselves; and hence Paul when saying, I laboured more abundantly than they all, [1 Cor. 15, 1] for fear he should seem to ascribe his labours to himself, immediately added, Yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me. For since he had followed with his free will the preventing grace of God in him, he properly adds, with me, that he might neither be unthankful for the Divine gift, nor yet remain a stranger to the merit of free-will. But of him, who by gaining a knowledge of himself consented to Him Who set him free, he rightly says [al. ‘it is rightly said.’], He hath delivered his soul from going onwards to destruction. It follows,
But that it should live, and see the light.
That is to say, the light of truth, which he could not see when dead in heart. Or certainly, because the Lord has said, I am the Light of the world, [John 8, 12] even the dead also shall behold the light, when all the ungodly shall have seen Him coming to judgment in the form of Manhood. But he lives, or beholds the light at that time, who has the eyes of his heart set free, and beholds Him in the form of the Godhead.
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SUMMARY
Job 33:28, delivered by Elihu, serves as a powerful declaration of God's profound redemptive power and His unwavering desire for the restoration of humanity. This verse encapsulates the transformative hope that can emerge even from the depths of profound suffering, highlighting a divine intervention that miraculously leads an individual from the very brink of destruction, metaphorically represented by "the pit," back into the fullness of life and divine favor, symbolized by "the light." It underscores God's active and gracious role in delivering and restoring those who turn to Him, revealing His benevolent purpose even within affliction.
CONTEXT
Literary Context: Job 33:28 stands as the climactic and hopeful summation of Elihu's extensive discourse, specifically within his argument that God communicates with humanity not only through direct revelation but also through suffering and affliction. Elihu posits that God uses physical distress, dreams, and even the threat of death (as detailed in Job 33:14-22) as a means of divine discipline and instruction, intended to turn an individual from pride and destructive paths. He introduces the crucial concept of a "messenger, an interpreter" (found in Job 33:23) who can intercede for the afflicted, leading to God's gracious response. Verse 28 directly follows the description of this divine intervention and the subsequent healing and restoration (as described in Job 33:24-26), culminating in the individual's public testimony of God's saving grace (expressed in Job 33:27). Thus, Job 33:28 is presented as the triumphant and divinely orchestrated outcome of a process designed to bring about repentance and renewed life.
Historical & Cultural Context: The narrative of Job is set in the patriarchal era, an ancient Near Eastern context where suffering was often, though mistakenly, attributed directly to specific sin as a form of divine punishment. Job's three friends embody this common theological framework. Elihu, while also operating within a retributive framework to some extent, introduces a more nuanced and progressive perspective: suffering can be disciplinary, preventative, or instructional, rather than solely punitive. The "pit" (שַׁחַת, shachath) in this context refers not only to a literal grave, dungeon, or a deep hole but also metaphorically to the realm of death (Sheol) or utter destruction, a common ancient Near Eastern understanding of the underworld. "Light" (אוֹר, 'ôwr') was universally understood as synonymous with life, health, prosperity, joy, and divine favor, contrasting sharply with the darkness of death, despair, and chaos. Elihu's message challenges the prevailing simplistic view of suffering by emphasizing God's redemptive aim even in the midst of severe affliction, a concept that would have been profoundly counter-cultural to the prevailing wisdom of the time.
Key Themes: Job 33:28 profoundly contributes to several key themes within the book of Job and broader biblical theology. Firstly, it highlights Divine Sovereignty and Grace, emphasizing God's ultimate control over life and death, and His gracious willingness to intervene on behalf of the suffering. Elihu's discourse, unlike Job's friends, paints a picture of a God who is not merely a stern judge but also a compassionate deliverer, actively working for the restoration of His creation, as seen in the psalmist's declaration that the Lord "forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases; he redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion" (Psalm 103:3-4). Secondly, the verse underscores the Redemptive Purpose of Suffering. Elihu argues that affliction, rather than being solely punitive, can be a pedagogical tool in God's hand, designed to humble, purify, and lead an individual to repentance and deeper communion with God, echoing the sentiment found in the New Testament that God disciplines us "for our good, in order that we may share in his holiness" (Hebrews 12:10-11). Finally, it powerfully expresses the theme of Restoration and New Life, where God brings an individual from the darkness of despair, illness, or impending death into the "light" of renewed health, joy, and vitality. This theme resonates with the broader biblical promise of God's ability to bring life out of death, as celebrated in the resurrection hope and in the promise of a future where God "will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain" (Revelation 21:4).
EXPOSITION AND ANALYSIS
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Literary Devices
Job 33:28 is rich with literary artistry, primarily employing Parallelism and Metaphor. The verse exhibits a clear Synonymous Parallelism between its two clauses: "He will deliver his soul from going into the pit" and "and his life shall see the light." Both clauses express the same core idea of divine rescue and restoration, but they do so using different, yet complementary, imagery. This repetition with variation emphasizes the completeness and certainty of God's redemptive work. The central literary device is Metaphor, with "the pit" serving as a powerful metaphor for death, destruction, and profound suffering, while "the light" metaphorically represents life, health, joy, and divine favor. These metaphors are deeply rooted in ancient Near Eastern and biblical cosmology, where darkness is associated with chaos and death, and light with creation, order, and life. The use of these contrasting images vividly portrays the dramatic transformation brought about by God's intervention. Furthermore, the verse uses Personification subtly, as "life" is depicted as having the capacity to "see," underscoring the active and experiential nature of this divine restoration.
THEOLOGICAL AND THEMATIC CONNECTIONS
Job 33:28 beautifully encapsulates a core biblical truth about God's character: His ultimate desire is not for humanity's destruction but for our redemption and flourishing. This verse stands as a testament to God's active involvement in the lives of His creation, demonstrating His power to intervene in the most desperate circumstances. It reveals a God who uses even suffering as a means to draw humanity back to Himself, offering a path to repentance and subsequent restoration. The deliverance from "the pit" and the return to "light" are not merely physical but speak to a profound spiritual renewal, mirroring God's overarching plan of salvation for humanity. This divine pattern of rescue from death and restoration to life is a consistent thread throughout Scripture, pointing to God as the ultimate source of all life and hope, whose grace extends even to those at the brink of despair.
REFLECTION AND APPLICATION
Job 33:28 offers profound spiritual nourishment for anyone navigating the complexities of suffering, illness, or despair. It provides a powerful anchor of hope, reminding us that even when we feel utterly consumed by darkness, on the very edge of physical or spiritual ruin, God possesses both the power and the compassionate will to intervene. This verse challenges us to look beyond immediate circumstances and recognize God's redemptive hand at work, even in our afflictions. Our struggles are not always punitive; they can be refining, intended by God to humble us, draw us closer to His heart, and lead us to a place of deeper dependence and spiritual illumination. It calls us to cultivate a radical trust in God's ultimate desire for our well-being, believing that even when His methods are mysterious or challenging, His goal is often to deliver us from spiritual and physical "pits" and bring us into His marvelous "light." This perspective fosters resilience, encouraging us to seek God's purpose in our pain and to anticipate His restorative grace, knowing that His ultimate plan for us is always for life and not for destruction.
Questions for Reflection
FAQ
Is Elihu's theology in Job 33 always correct or fully endorsed by God?
Answer: Elihu's discourse, while more nuanced and insightful than Job's three friends, is not presented as the final or complete word from God on suffering. He correctly identifies God's sovereignty and His potential use of suffering for redemptive, disciplinary purposes, which aligns with broader biblical themes. However, Elihu, like the friends, still operates within a framework that assumes a direct causal link between sin and suffering, even if it's for discipline rather than solely punishment. God's ultimate response to Job in Job 38-41 transcends the explanations of all four men, revealing a God whose ways are inscrutable and whose wisdom is beyond human comprehension. Elihu's contribution is valuable for its insights into God's disciplinary love and desire for restoration, but it's part of a larger, more complex theological dialogue that culminates in God's own profound revelation.
Does Job 33:28 promise physical healing and prosperity for all who suffer?
Answer: While Job 33:28 certainly speaks of physical restoration ("his life shall see the light" implying recovery from illness or near-death), it's crucial to understand this within its broader theological context. It highlights God's ability and desire to deliver, and His redemptive purpose in suffering. However, it does not guarantee immediate or universal physical healing for every believer in every instance of suffering. The "light" can also signify spiritual restoration, renewed hope, clarity, and a deeper relationship with God, even if physical ailments persist. The ultimate fulfillment of deliverance from the "pit" of death and seeing the "light" of eternal life is found in Christ, as discussed below. The verse offers a profound hope in God's power to rescue and restore, but the form of that restoration may vary according to His sovereign will and greater purposes, which sometimes involve enduring suffering for a season, as seen in the lives of many biblical figures and saints. The ultimate promise of no more pain or suffering is reserved for the new heavens and new earth, where God "will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain" (Revelation 21:4).
How does this verse relate to suffering that doesn't end in immediate or apparent restoration?
Answer: Job 33:28 speaks to God's ultimate redemptive purpose, even if the immediate outcome of suffering isn't always physical recovery or an end to all hardship. For those who continue to suffer, the "light" can manifest as spiritual insight, profound peace amidst turmoil, deepened faith, or a clearer understanding of God's presence and purpose in their lives. The "deliverance from the pit" can be a spiritual rescue from despair, bitterness, or spiritual death, even if the physical "pit" remains. The verse points to God's character as a deliverer and restorer, encouraging perseverance and trust in His long-term plan, which often extends beyond our earthly lifespan to an eternal hope. It reminds us that God's work of restoration is not always instantaneous or fully visible in this life, but His promise of ultimate deliverance and full light is unfailing.
CHRIST-CENTERED FULFILLMENT
Job 33:28 finds its profoundest and most complete fulfillment in the person and work of Jesus Christ. The "pit" from which humanity ultimately needs deliverance is the pit of sin, spiritual death, and eternal separation from God. Jesus, through His atoning sacrifice on the cross and His triumphant resurrection, is the ultimate "messenger, an interpreter" (Job 33:23) who intercedes for humanity, offering the ransom that delivers us from this deepest "pit." He descended into the darkness of death, conquering its power, and was raised to bring us into the "light" of new life. As John 1:4-5 proclaims, "In him was life; and the life was the light of men. And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not." Jesus Himself declared, "I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life" (John 8:12). Through faith in Him, we are delivered from the dominion of darkness and brought into the kingdom of God's beloved Son (Colossians 1:13). Christ's resurrection is the ultimate demonstration of "his life shall see the light," not just for Himself but for all who believe, offering the promise of eternal life and deliverance from the ultimate "pit" of the grave, for He is "the resurrection, and the life" (John 11:25). He is the true and perfect fulfillment of God's redemptive desire to bring life out of death and light out of darkness for all who believe.