unfoldingWord_en_tn/job/33/30.md

# his soul

The person is represented by his "soul." Alternate translation: "him" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])

# to bring his soul back from the pit

This speaks of saving the man from dying as if he had died and was being brought back to life. Alternate translation: "to keep him from dying and going to the pit" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])

# the pit

The place where people go when they die is referred to here as "the pit." Alternate translation: "the place where dead people are" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])

# he may be enlightened with the light of life

This is an idiom and may be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "he may be happy to still be alive" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])