KJV ORIGINAL
It is drawn, and cometh out of the body; yea, the glittering sword cometh out of his gall: terrors are upon him.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
The sword is pulled out and comes from his body; yes, the shining blade comes out from his liver, and terrors overwhelm him.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes the deadly consequences and overwhelming fear that comes upon a wicked person when God's judgment strikes them.
📚 Historical Context
This is part of Zophar's second speech to Job, where he's describing what he believes happens to wicked people. In ancient warfare, being pierced by a sword through vital organs like the liver was considered a particularly deadly and agonizing wound. Zophar is using vivid imagery to argue that the wicked will face terrible consequences for their actions.
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