Job 33:16 — Meaning and Application

For God speaketh once, yea twice, {yet man} perceiveth it not.

In a dream, in a vision of the night, when deep sleep falleth upon men, in slumberings upon the bed;

Then he openeth the ears of men, and sealeth their instruction, {he...: Heb. he revealeth, or, uncovereth}

That he may withdraw man {from his} purpose, and hide pride from man. {purpose: Heb. work}

He keepeth back his soul from the pit, and his life from perishing by the sword. {from perishing: Heb. from passing}