KJV ORIGINAL
And he, as a rotten thing, consumeth, as a garment that is moth eaten.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
And he wastes away like something rotten, like a piece of clothing eaten by moths.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Job is describing how humans deteriorate and decay over time, becoming weak and worn out like rotting material or moth-eaten fabric.
📚 Historical Context
Job is speaking during his intense suffering, reflecting on human frailty and mortality. In ancient times, clothing was precious and expensive, so a moth-eaten garment represented significant loss and decay. Job uses this vivid imagery to express how humans inevitably break down physically over time.
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