Job 33:25

25 That person's flesh is renewed like a child's; they regain their youth.

Job 33:25 Meaning and Commentary

Job 33:25

His flesh shall be fresher than a child's
Being recovered from illness and restored to health, through the gracious dealings of God with him. This is to be understood not simply and absolutely, but comparatively, or with respect to his former condition; that he, who before was reduced to skin and bone, is now become fat and plump; and whose flesh was dry and withered, now moist, succulent, and juicy; and whose skin was wrinkled, now soft and smooth, and sleek; and whose face was pale, now bloomy and ruddy. The Targum is,

``his flesh is weakened more than a child,''

and the Vulgate Latin,

``is consumed,''

referring to his former state:

he shall return to the days of his youth.
His youth renewed, and he seem young again; become hale and robust as in his youthful days; see ( Psalms 103:5 ) .

Job 33:25 In-Context

23 Surely there's a messenger for this person, a mediator, one out of a thousand to declare one's integrity to another

24 so that God has compassion on that person and says, "Rescue this one from going down to the pit; I have found a ransom."

25 That person's flesh is renewed like a child's; they regain their youth.

26 They pray to God, and God is pleased with them; they behold God's presence with a joyful shout. God rewards a person's righteousness.

27 They sing before people and say: "I have sinned, perverted justice, but didn't experience the consequences.