KJV ORIGINAL
He hath fenced up my way that I cannot pass, and he hath set darkness in my paths.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
He has blocked my path so I cannot get through, and he has made my way dark so I cannot see where I'm going.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Job is saying that God has completely blocked his way forward and left him stumbling in darkness with no clear direction.
📚 Historical Context
Job is speaking in the midst of tremendous suffering, having lost his children, wealth, and health. In ancient times, people believed that prosperity indicated God's favor and suffering indicated God's judgment, so Job feels completely cut off from God's blessing and guidance. This verse comes from Job's response to his friend Bildad, as Job tries to express how abandoned and trapped he feels.
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