He keepeth back, to wit, by these gracious admonitions, whereby he leads them to repentance, his soul; either the man, who is oft expressed by this part; or his life, as the next branch explains it. From the pit, i.e. from the grave, from death or destruction. From perishing by the sword, i.e. by some dreadful judgment of God which was ready to fall upon him. read more
ELIHU’S FIRST SPEECHElihu addresses himself to Job on the subject of God’s afflictive dispensations. Afflictions often disciplinary chastisements.I. He bespeaks Job’s careful attention to all that he has to advanceJob 33:1.—“Wherefore, Job, I pray thee, near my speeches and hearken to all my words.” Elihu speaks as one that had much to say. His speech, or perhaps rather speeches, much the longest of any in the controversy. Probably two speeches, separated by a pause or interval of silence (ch.... read more
A Hard Case February 18, 1886 by C. H. SPURGEON (1834-1892) "For God speaketh once, yea twice, yet man perceiveth it not. In a dream, in a vision of the night, when deep sleep falleth upon men, in slumberings upon the bed; then he openeth the ears of men, and sealeth their instruction, that he may withdraw man from his purpose, and bide pride from man. He keepeth back his soul from the pit, and his life from perishing by the sword." Job 33:14-18 . How persevering is divine love! "God... read more
Chapter 33Wherefore, Job, [he said,] I pray thee, now hear my speech, hearken to all my words. Behold, I've opened my mouth, my tongue has spoken in my mouth. My words shall be of uprightness of my heart: and my lips shall utter knowledge clearly. The Spirit of God hath made me, and the breath of the Almighty has given me life. If you can answer me, set your words in order before me, stand up. Behold, I am according to your wish in God's stead ( Job 33:1-6 ):Oh, my, he's going now a little far.... read more
Job 33:4 . The Spirit of God hath made me. See on Genesis 2:7, and Psalms 33:6. The creation of man was known to all the descendants of Noah, much the same as to Moses. Sanchoniatho the Phœnician historian, the Brahmins of India, the Sibyls of the Greek temples, and the Voluspa of the north, all speak nearly the same things, on the main points of ancient history. Job 33:14 . God speaketh once, yea twice. This text is cited by David, in Psalms 62:11. God has spoken at sundry times, as... read more
Job 33:15-18In a dream.A hard caseHow persevering is Divine love. God has voices which He uses in such a way that men must and shall hear.I. So, then, first, let us begin with what is a very humbling consideration, namely, that man is very hard to influence for good. “Can the Ethiopian change his skin, or the leopard his spots?” According to the text, before God Himself can save men, He has to open their ears: “Then He openeth the ears of men.” Towards God, men’s ears are often stopped.... read more
Job 33:18 He keepeth back his soul from the pit, and his life from perishing by the sword. Ver. 18. He keepeth back his soul from the pit ] Or, That he may keep back his soul, that is, his body, as Psa 16:10 Leviticus 21:1 , from the pit; i.e. from the grave, or from the pit falls made for him by his enemies. A penitent person redeemeth his own sorrows, and provideth for his own safety, Psalms 91:1-16 , and accordingly some read it, He shall keep back his own soul, &c. And his life from... read more
keepeth: Acts 16:27-Micah :, Romans 2:4, 2 Peter 3:9, 2 Peter 3:15 perishing: Heb. passing Reciprocal: Job 17:16 - the bars of the pit Job 33:24 - Then Job 33:28 - will deliver Job 36:8 - if Psalms 86:13 - and thou Ezekiel 28:8 - shall bring Joel 2:8 - sword Acts 9:11 - for 1 Corinthians 11:32 - we are read more
He keepeth back his soul from the pit, and his life from perishing by the sword.Keepeth — By his gracious admonitions whereby he leads him to repentance. read more
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Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Job 33:14-18
Job 33:14-: . God answers man in two ways. One is by visions of the night, to withhold him from destruction.In Job 33:14 read “ God speaketh in one way, yea in two if man regardeth it not.” With the vision of the night, cf. Job 4:12 f. “ Sealeth their instruction” ( Job 33:16) means that God, after opening the ear, closes it and seals the instruction communicated, or else that God impresses the instruction on the hearer as a seal is stamped upon wax. In Job 33:18 read as in mg. “ That he... read more