Terrors shall make him afraid on every side, and shall drive him to his feet.
Fears will terrify him from all directions, and will chase him wherever he goes.
This verse describes how overwhelming fear and terror can surround someone completely, following them everywhere they try to go.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Job, Job is a righteous man enduring severe suffering, and this verse comes from a speech by his friend Bildad, who is trying to convince Job that such terrors are the fate of the wicked as a form of divine punishment. Bildad's words reflect the ancient Near Eastern worldview that emphasized God's retribution for sin, using vivid imagery to describe how evil actions lead to inescapable fear and chaos. This dialogue is part of a larger debate among Job and his friends about the reasons for human suffering and God's justice.
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