Job 33:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Job 33:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Job 33:17 is a verse from the book of Job in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "That he may withdraw man from his purpose, and hide pride from man. purpose: Heb. work" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Job 33:17 — KJV
“That he may withdraw man from his purpose, and hide pride from man. purpose: Heb. work”
— Job 33:17 (KJV)
Job 33:17 in Context — About the Book of Job
Job is the Bible's deepest wrestle with undeserved suffering. A blameless man loses everything, sits in ashes, and refuses easy answers — from his friends or himself. God answers from the whirlwind not with explanations but with Himself, and Job's fortunes are restored double.
Cross-References for Job 33:17
“Let there more work be laid upon the men, that they may labour therein; and let them not regard vain words. Let there...: Heb. Let the work be heavy upon the men”
Shares key themes with Job 33:17: may, heb, work
“And in the first day there shall be an holy convocation, and in the seventh day there shall be an holy convocation to you; no manner of work shall be done in them, save that which every man must eat, that only may be done of you. man: Heb. soul”
Shares key themes with Job 33:17: may, heb, work
“Six days may work be done; but in the seventh is the sabbath of rest, holy to the LORD: whosoever doeth any work in the sabbath day, he shall surely be put to death. holy: Heb. holiness”
Shares key themes with Job 33:17: may, heb, work
“The LORD of hosts hath purposed it, to stain the pride of all glory, and to bring into contempt all the honourable of the earth. to stain: Heb. to pollute”
Shares key themes with Job 33:17: purpose, pride, heb
“The LORD hath purposed to destroy the wall of the daughter of Zion: he hath stretched out a line, he hath not withdrawn his hand from destroying: therefore he made the rampart and the wall to lament; they languished together. destroying: Heb. swallowing up”
Shares key themes with Job 33:17: withdraw, purpose, heb
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