Matthew Poole and continuators on Job 33:18

18. He keepeth back his soul from the pit , and his life from perishing by the sword .

To wit, by these gracious admonitions whereby he leads them to repentance.

i. e. From the Grave, from death or destruction.

i. e. By some dreadful Judgment of God which was ready to fall upon him.

m Either the Man, who is oft expressed by this part, or, his life, as the next branch explains it.

Marginal references: Vers. 28.; Heb. from passing by the Sword.