Job 33:25

25 His flesh becomes fresher than that of a child, he returns to the days of his 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 "If there is for him an angel, a mediator, one among a thousand, who can vouch for the man's uprightness;

24 then [God] is gracious to him and says, 'Redeem him from going down to the pit; I have found a ransom.'

25 His flesh becomes fresher than that of a child, he returns to the days of his youth.

26 He prays to God and is accepted by him, so that he sees [God's] face with joy, and [God] repays the man for his righteousness.

27 He declares before everyone, 'I sinned; I perverted what was right, and it gained me nothing.