Job 33:23 cpdv — If there were an angel speaking for him, one among thousands, to declare the fairness of the man,

Catholic Public Domain Version

"If there were an angel speaking for him, one among thousands, to declare the fairness of the man, "

— Job 33:23, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Job 33 — Context

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Bread becomes abominable to him in his life, and, to his soul, the meat which before he desired.

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His body will waste away, and his bones, which had been covered, will be revealed.

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His soul has approached corruption, and his life has drawn near to what is deadly.

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If there were an angel speaking for him, one among thousands, to declare the fairness of the man,

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he will have mercy on him, and he will say, “Free him, so that he will not descend to destruction. I have found a reason to be favorable to him.

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His body is consumed by suffering. Let him return to the days of his youth.”

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He will beg pardon from God, and he will be soothing to him; and he will look upon his face in jubilation, and he will restore his justice to man.

Job 33:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 33:23 say?
Job 33:23 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “If there were an angel speaking for him, one among thousands, to declare the fairness of the man, ”
Where is Job 33:23 in the Bible?
Job 33:23 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 33, verse 23.
Who wrote Job?
Job is traditionally attributed to Anonymous; among the oldest books of the Bible. It was written Unknown; possibly c. 2000–1800 BC, with composition c. 1400–500 BC.
What is the book of Job about?
Job is the ancient story of a righteous man stripped of everything he has, and the four friends who try and fail to explain his suffering. When God finally speaks, he does not answer the "why" — he reveals himself, and Job worships from a place deeper than his pain.
What are the major themes of Job?
Job explores themes including Suffering, Sovereignty, Faith Under Trial, Wisdom, God's Majesty. These themes shape the meaning and context of Job 33:23.
What translation should I read Job 33:23 in?
Job 33:23 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Job 33:23?
Job 33:23 reads (CPDV): “If there were an angel speaking for him, one among thousands, to declare the fairness of the man, ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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