KJV ORIGINAL
But put forth thine hand now, and touch his bone and his flesh, and he will curse thee to thy face.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
But reach out your hand now and strike his body and his flesh, and he will curse you to your face.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Satan is challenging God, claiming that Job will turn against God if he experiences physical suffering and pain.
📚 Historical Context
This verse occurs during the heavenly dialogue between God and Satan about Job's faithfulness. Satan had already been permitted to destroy Job's possessions and family, but Job remained faithful. Now Satan argues that physical suffering will break Job's loyalty to God, requesting permission to afflict Job's body.
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