Job 33:25

25 Then their flesh will become softer than a child's. They will go back to the days of 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 "If they have a messenger for them, a spokesman, one in a thousand, to tell people what is right for them,

24 then he will have pity on them and say, 'Free them from going into the pit. I have found a ransom.'

25 Then their flesh will become softer than a child's. They will go back to the days of their youth.

26 They will pray to God, who will be pleased with them. They will see God's face and shout for joy as he restores their righteousness.

27 Each one sings in front of other people and says, 'I sinned and did wrong instead of what was right, and it did me no good.