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Job 33:17

Job 33:17
That he may withdraw man from his purpose, and hide pride from man.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

That he may withdraw a man from his purpose,.... Or "work" (m), his wicked work, as the Targum; either which he has…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

That he may withdraw man from his purpose - Margin, “work.” The sense is plain. God designs to warn him of the…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Job 33:14-18

Job had complained that God kept him wholly in the dark concerning the meaning of his dealings with him, and therefore…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921Job 33:17-18

The object of this intervention of God is the gracious one of anticipating the sinner in the evil which he meditates and…