KJV ORIGINAL
My bone cleaveth to my skin and to my flesh, and I am escaped with the skin of my teeth.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
My bones stick to my skin and flesh, and I have barely escaped with my life.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Job is describing how physically wasted and near death he has become from his suffering, saying he has barely survived.
📚 Historical Context
Job was experiencing severe physical affliction as part of his testing, likely including painful boils and extreme weight loss that left him emaciated. This verse comes from Job's response to his friends' accusations, where he's describing the extent of his physical deterioration. The phrase 'skin of my teeth' originated from this verse and means to barely escape or survive something.
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