Job 33:19
New International Version
“Or someone may be chastened on a bed of pain with constant distress in their bones,

New Living Translation
“Or God disciplines people with pain on their sickbeds, with ceaseless aching in their bones.

English Standard Version
“Man is also rebuked with pain on his bed and with continual strife in his bones,

Berean Standard Bible
A man is also chastened on his bed with pain and constant distress in his bones,

King James Bible
He is chastened also with pain upon his bed, and the multitude of his bones with strong pain:

New King James Version
Man is also chastened with pain on his bed, And with strong pain in many of his bones,

New American Standard Bible
A person is also rebuked by pain in his bed, And with constant complaint in his bones,

NASB 1995
“Man is also chastened with pain on his bed, And with unceasing complaint in his bones;

NASB 1977
“Man is also chastened with pain on his bed, And with unceasing complaint in his bones;

Legacy Standard Bible
“Man is also reproved with pain on his bed, And with unceasing contention in his bones,

Amplified Bible
“Man is also disciplined with pain on his bed, And with unceasing complaint in his bones,

Christian Standard Bible
A person may be disciplined on his bed with pain and constant distress in his bones,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
A person may be disciplined on his bed with pain and constant distress in his bones,

American Standard Version
He is chastened also with pain upon his bed, And with continual strife in his bones;

Contemporary English Version
Sometimes we are punished with a serious illness and aching joints.

English Revised Version
He is chastened also with pain upon his bed, and with continual strife in his bones:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
In pain on their sickbeds, they are disciplined with endless aching in their bones

Good News Translation
God corrects us by sending sickness and filling our bodies with pain.

International Standard Version
"He is being reproved by painful bed rest, with continual aching in his bones.

Majority Standard Bible
A man is also chastened on his bed with pain and constant distress in his bones,

NET Bible
Or a person is chastened by pain on his bed, and with the continual strife of his bones,

New Heart English Bible
He is chastened also with pain on his bed, with continual strife in his bones;

Webster's Bible Translation
He is chastened also with pain upon his bed, and the multitude of his bones with strong pain:

World English Bible
“He is chastened also with pain on his bed, with continual strife in his bones,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And he has been reproved "" With pain on his bed, "" And the strife of his bones [is] enduring.

Young's Literal Translation
And he hath been reproved With pain on his bed, And the strife of his bones is enduring.

Smith's Literal Translation
And he was chastened with pain upon his bed, and the multitude of his bones perpetually.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
He rebuketh also by sorrow in the bed, and he maketh all his bones to wither.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Likewise, he rebukes by sorrow in bed, and he causes all of his bones to become weak.

New American Bible
Or he is chastened on a bed of pain, suffering continually in his bones,

New Revised Standard Version
They are also chastened with pain upon their beds, and with continual strife in their bones,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Man is chastened also with pain upon his bed, and the multitude of his bones with strong pain;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And he will hide in sickness on his bed and the multitude of his bones will be sore
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
He is chastened also with pain upon his bed, And all his bones grow stiff;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And again, he chastens him with sickness on his bed, and the multitude of his bones is benumbed.

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Context
Elihu Rebukes Job
18to preserve his soul from the Pit and his life from perishing by the sword. 19A man is also chastened on his bed with pain and constant distress in his bones, 20so that he detests his bread, and his soul loathes his favorite food.…

Cross References
Psalm 38:7
For my loins are full of burning pain, and no soundness remains in my body.

Psalm 39:11
You discipline and correct a man for his iniquity, consuming like a moth what he holds dear; surely each man is but a vapor. Selah

Psalm 73:14
For I am afflicted all day long and punished every morning.

Isaiah 53:4-5
Surely He took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows; yet we considered Him stricken, struck down by God, and afflicted. / But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed.

2 Corinthians 12:7-10
or because of these surpassingly great revelations. So to keep me from becoming conceited, I was given a thorn in my flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment me. / Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me. / But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me. ...

Hebrews 12:5-11
And you have forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as sons: “My son, do not take lightly the discipline of the Lord, and do not lose heart when He rebukes you. / For the Lord disciplines the one He loves, and He chastises every son He receives.” / Endure suffering as discipline; God is treating you as sons. For what son is not disciplined by his father? ...

1 Peter 4:1
Therefore, since Christ suffered in His body, arm yourselves with the same resolve, because anyone who has suffered in his body is done with sin.

1 Peter 4:12-13
Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial that has come upon you, as though something strange were happening to you. / But rejoice that you share in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed at the revelation of His glory.

1 Corinthians 11:30-32
That is why many among you are weak and sick, and a number of you have fallen asleep. / Now if we judged ourselves properly, we would not come under judgment. / But when we are judged by the Lord, we are being disciplined so that we will not be condemned with the world.

Revelation 3:19
Those I love I rebuke and discipline. Therefore be earnest and repent.

Deuteronomy 8:5
So know in your heart that just as a man disciplines his son, so the LORD your God disciplines you.

Proverbs 3:11-12
My son, do not reject the discipline of the LORD, and do not loathe His rebuke; / for the LORD disciplines the one He loves, as does a father the son in whom he delights.

Lamentations 3:39
Why should any mortal man complain, in view of his sins?

Hosea 6:1
Come, let us return to the LORD. For He has torn us to pieces, but He will heal us; He has wounded us, but He will bind up our wounds.

Micah 6:13
Therefore I am striking you severely, to ruin you because of your sins.


Treasury of Scripture

He is chastened also with pain on his bed, and the multitude of his bones with strong pain:

chastened

Job 5:17,18
Behold, happy is the man whom God correcteth: therefore despise not thou the chastening of the Almighty: …

Deuteronomy 8:5
Thou shalt also consider in thine heart, that, as a man chasteneth his son, so the LORD thy God chasteneth thee.

Psalm 94:12
Blessed is the man whom thou chastenest, O LORD, and teachest him out of thy law;

pain

Job 7:4
When I lie down, I say, When shall I arise, and the night be gone? and I am full of tossings to and fro unto the dawning of the day.

Job 20:11
His bones are full of the sin of his youth, which shall lie down with him in the dust.

Job 30:17
My bones are pierced in me in the night season: and my sinews take no rest.

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Job 33
1. Elihu offers himself instead of God to reason with Job
8. He excuses God from giving man an account of his ways, by his greatness
14. God calls man to repentance by visions, by afflictions, and by his ministry
31. He incites Job to attention














A man
The Hebrew word for "man" here is "אִישׁ" (ish), which often denotes an individual or person, emphasizing the personal nature of the experience described. In the context of Job, this highlights the universality of suffering, reminding us that no one is exempt from trials, regardless of their status or righteousness. It serves as a poignant reminder that suffering is part of the human condition, and each person must navigate it in their own journey with God.

is also chastened
The term "chastened" comes from the Hebrew "מוּסָר" (musar), which can mean discipline or correction. This word suggests a purpose behind the suffering, implying that it is not merely punitive but instructive. From a conservative Christian perspective, this aligns with the belief that God uses trials to refine and teach His people, drawing them closer to Him and molding their character to reflect His holiness.

on his bed
The phrase "on his bed" indicates a place of rest that has become a place of suffering. Historically, the bed is a symbol of comfort and safety, yet here it becomes a site of divine intervention. This transformation underscores the idea that God can reach us in our most vulnerable states, using even our places of refuge to communicate His will and purpose.

with pain
The Hebrew word for "pain" is "כְּאֵב" (ke'ev), which conveys physical and emotional suffering. This duality of pain reflects the comprehensive nature of human suffering, affecting both body and spirit. In the narrative of Job, it serves as a reminder that God is aware of the depth of our afflictions and is present in the midst of them, offering His comfort and strength.

and constant distress
"Constant distress" is translated from "רִיב" (riv), which can mean contention or strife. This suggests an ongoing struggle, a relentless challenge that tests one's endurance and faith. In the broader scriptural context, it echoes the trials faced by many biblical figures, reinforcing the idea that perseverance through suffering is a testament to one's faith and trust in God's ultimate plan.

in his bones
The phrase "in his bones" uses the Hebrew "עֶצֶם" (etsem), referring to the very core of a person's being. This imagery conveys the intensity and depth of the suffering, affecting the innermost parts of a person. It serves as a metaphor for the profound impact of divine discipline, which reaches into the depths of our existence to bring about transformation and growth.

(19) He is chastened.--This is the second manner in which God speaks--first by dreams, &c., then by afflictions.

And the multitude of his bones with strong pain.--Or, reading it otherwise, we may render, And with continual strife in his bones--e.g., rheumatism and gout.

Verse 19. - He is chastened also with pain upon his bed. God also speaks to men, secretly and silently, in another way, viz. through chastisements. He afflicts the strong man with a grievous sickness, causes him to take to his bed, racks him with pain there, and wrings the multitude of his bones with strong pain. But here again his purpose is kind and loving.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
A man is also chastened
וְהוּכַ֣ח (wə·hū·ḵaḥ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hofal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3198: To be right, reciprocal, to argue, to decide, justify, convict

on
עַל־ (‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

his bed
מִשְׁכָּב֑וֹ (miš·kā·ḇōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 4904: Place of lying, a couch, act of lying

with pain
בְּ֭מַכְאוֹב (bə·maḵ·’ō·wḇ)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4341: Anguish, affliction

and constant
אֵתָֽן׃ (’ê·ṯān)
Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 386: Perennial, ever-flowing, permanence

distress
וְר֖וֹב (wə·rō·wḇ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 7379: Strife, dispute

in his bones,
עֲצָמָ֣יו (‘ă·ṣā·māw)
Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 6106: A bone, the body, the substance, selfsame


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