30 To bring back his soul from the pit, to be enlightened with the light of the living.

Other Translations of Job 33:30

New International Version

30 to turn them back from the pit, that the light of life may shine on them.

English Standard Version

30 to bring back his soul from the pit, that he may be lighted with the light of life.

The Message

30 He pulls our souls back from certain destruction so we'll see the light - and live in the light!

New King James Version

30 To bring back his soul from the Pit, That he may be enlightened with the light of life.

New Living Translation

30 He rescues them from the grave so they may enjoy the light of life.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Job 33:30

Commentary on Job 33:29-33

(Read Job 33:29-33)

Elihu shows that God's great and gracious design toward the children of men, is, to save them from being for ever miserable, and to bring them to be for ever happy. By whatever means we are kept back from the we shall bless the Lord for them at least, and should bless him for them though they be painful and distressing. Those that perish for ever are without excuse, for they would not be healed.