Job 33:18

Elihu Rebukes Job

¹⁷ That he may withdraw man from his purpose, and hide pride from man. ¹⁸ He keeps back his soul from the pit, and his life from perishing by the sword. ¹⁹ He is chastened also with pain on his bed, with continual strife in his bones;

By the Sword

From The Grave

Job

Sheol

Job 15:22

He doesn't believe that he shall return out of darkness. He is waited for by the sword.

Job 33:22

Yes, his soul draws near to the pit, and his life to the destroyers.

Job 33:24

then God is gracious to him, and says, 'Deliver him from going down to the pit, I have found a ransom.'

Job 33:28

He has redeemed my soul from going into the pit. My life shall see the light.'

Job 33:30

to bring back his soul from the pit, that he may be enlightened with the light of the living.

Acts 16:27-33

The jailer, being roused out of sleep and seeing the prison doors open, drew his sword and was about to kill himself, supposing that the prisoners had escaped.

Romans 2:4

Or do you despise the riches of his goodness, forbearance, and patience, not knowing that the goodness of God leads you to repentance?

2 Peter 3:9

The Lord is not slow concerning his promise, as some count slowness; but is patient with us, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.

2 Peter 3:15

Regard the patience of our Lord as salvation; even as our beloved brother Paul also, according to the wisdom given to him, wrote to you;