It is drawn, and cometh out of the body; yea, the glittering sword cometh out of his gall: terrors are upon him.
The sword is pulled out and comes from his body; yes, the shining blade comes out from his liver, and terrors overwhelm him.
This verse describes the deadly consequences and overwhelming fear that comes upon a wicked person when God's judgment strikes them.
📚 Historical Context
The Book of Job is set in ancient times, likely during the patriarchal era in the land of Uz, and follows the story of a righteous man named Job who endures severe suffering while his friends debate the reasons for it. In Job 20, Zophar, one of Job's friends, delivers a speech emphasizing that the wicked will face sudden and terrifying punishment from God, using poetic imagery to illustrate divine retribution. This reflects the cultural worldview of the ancient Near East, where people believed that God actively enforces justice against evil.
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