He leadeth counsellors away spoiled, and maketh the judges fools.
He leads advisors away stripped of their wisdom, and makes judges act like fools.
God is showing that He can humble even the wisest and most powerful people, taking away their understanding when He chooses.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Job, which is set in the ancient Near East during the patriarchal era, Job is responding to his friends who are trying to explain his suffering by accusing him of hidden sins. He asserts God's absolute sovereignty, using this verse to show that God can strip away the effectiveness of even the most respected advisors and judges, emphasizing that no human wisdom stands above divine control. This reflects the broader biblical narrative of God's authority over all creation and human institutions.
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