KJV ORIGINAL
That thou turnest thy spirit against God, and lettest such words go out of thy mouth?
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Why do you turn your heart against God and let such words come out of your mouth?
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Eliphaz is accusing Job of speaking against God and letting his anger toward God show through his words.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Job, which is set in ancient patriarchal times, Job is a righteous man enduring severe suffering and questioning his circumstances. His friend Eliphaz, in chapter 15, responds by accusing Job of rebelling against God through his words, reflecting the cultural belief that suffering was a punishment for sin. This dialogue highlights the friends' limited understanding of divine justice in the face of unexplained hardship.
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