KJV ORIGINAL
Are thy days as the days of man? are thy years as man’s days,
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Are your days like human days? Are your years like a person's years?
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Job is asking God if He experiences time the same limited way humans do, wondering why God seems to be in such a hurry to judge him.
📚 Historical Context
This comes from Job's complaint to God during his intense suffering, where he has lost his family, wealth, and health. In ancient Near Eastern culture, people believed that swift judgment often indicated a deity's limited time or patience, much like human rulers who acted hastily.
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