KJV ORIGINAL
He believeth not that he shall return out of darkness, and he is waited for of the sword.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
He doesn't believe he can escape from darkness, and violence is waiting for him.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes someone who has lost all hope of recovery and feels that destruction is inevitable.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Job, set in ancient patriarchal times, Eliphaz the Temanite is speaking as one of Job's friends during a debate about suffering and divine justice. He accuses Job of wickedness and uses poetic language to describe the fate of the ungodly, who live in constant fear and believe they will not escape darkness, representing despair and impending doom. This reflects the Old Testament's emphasis on God's sovereignty and the consequences faced by those who turn from Him.
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