Job 33:25-26 KJV

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 33:26

He shall pray unto God , and he ( i.e. God) will be favourable unto him, Being restored to God's favour, he will once more be able to address him in "effectual fervent prayer," and obtain whatever he desires of him. And he shall see his face with joy. God's face shall no longer be a terror to him, but he shall look upon it with joy and gladness. For he ( i.e. God, will render unto man his righteousness. That is, will both account and make him righteous—both justify and sanctify... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Job 33:25

His flesh shall be fresher than a child’s - Margin, “childhood.” The meaning is obvious. He would be restored again to health. The calamity which had been brought upon him for purposes of discipline, would be removed. This was the theory of Elihu in regard to afflictions, and he undoubtedly meant that it should be applied to Job. If he would now, understanding the nature and design of affliction, turn to God, he would be recovered again, and enjoy the health and rigor of his youth. We are not... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Job 33:26

He shall pray unto God ... - That is, when he fully understands the design of affliction; and when his mind is brought to a proper state of penitence for his past conduct, then he will find God merciful and ready to show him kindness.And he shall see his face with joy - The face of God. That is, he shall be able to look up to him with peace and comfort. This language is similar to that which is so frequently employed in the Scriptures, in which God is said to lift upon us the light of his... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Job 33:25-26

Job 33:25-26. His flesh shall be fresher than a child’s Presently the sick man shall begin to recover: these joyful tidings delivered to him by God’s messenger shall revive his spirit, and, by degrees, restore his former health and vigour; so that he shall become a new man in his body, as well as in his mind: his flesh shall look as fresh as when he was a child; and he shall return to the days of his youth To the same healthful and strong constitution of body which he had in his youth. ... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Job 33:1-33

Elihu accuses Job (33:1-33)Turning now to Job, Elihu gives the assurance that he speaks with sincerity and with respect for the God who created him (33:1-4). He also speaks as one who is on a level of equality with Job (5-7).To begin with Elihu recalls Job’s claim to be innocent and Job’s accusation that God has treated him as if he were guilty (8-11). Elihu is shocked that a person could make such an accusation against God, and boldly rebukes Job (12-13). He suggests that if Job were quiet for... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Job 33:26

joy = shouts of joy. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Job 33:25

25-28. Effects of restoration to God's favor; literally, to Job a temporal revival; spiritually, an eternal regeneration. The striking words cannot be restricted to their temporal meaning, as used by Elihu (1 Peter 1:11; 1 Peter 1:12). his flesh shall be fresher than a child's—so Naaman, 1 Peter 1:12- :, spiritually, 1 Peter 1:12- :. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Job 33:26

26. Job shall no longer pray to God, as he complains, in vain (Job 23:3; Job 23:8; Job 23:9). True especially to the redeemed in Jesus Christ (Job 23:9- :). he—Job. shall see his face—or, God shall make Job to see His face [MAURER]. God shall no longer "hide His face" (Job 23:9- :). True to the believer now (John 14:21; John 14:22); eternally (Psalms 17:15; John 17:24). his—God's righteousness—God will again make the restored Job no longer ("I perverted . . . right," Job 33:27) doubt God's... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Job 33:1-33

Elihu’s first response to Job ch. 33This whole speech is an attempt to explain to Job why God was not responding to him. Elihu was very wordy, which he admitted in Job 32:18. In summary, he told Job that God was not silent, as Job had charged, but that He was speaking through dreams and sickness to Job. Rather than using suffering to punish Job for his sins, God was using it to prevent him from dying. Elihu said God was being merciful to Job. The three counselors had said the purpose of... read more