KJV ORIGINAL
He runneth upon him, even on his neck, upon the thick bosses of his bucklers:
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
He charges at God defiantly, rushing straight at Him with his thick, sturdy shield raised high.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes someone foolishly attacking God directly, like a warrior charging into battle against an unbeatable opponent.
📚 Historical Context
This is part of Eliphaz's second speech to Job, where he's describing the fate of wicked people who rebel against God. In ancient warfare, charging at an enemy 'neck-on' with shields was an image of direct, aggressive confrontation. Eliphaz is painting a picture of someone so arrogant they think they can fight God Himself.
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