KJV ORIGINAL
The increase of his house shall depart, and his goods shall flow away in the day of his wrath.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
The wealth of his household will disappear, and his possessions will be swept away when God's anger comes.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is saying that when God's judgment comes, all of a wicked person's wealth and belongings will be completely taken away.
📚 Historical Context
This is part of Zophar's second speech to Job, where he describes what he believes happens to wicked people. In ancient times, wealth and possessions were seen as signs of God's blessing, so losing everything was viewed as divine judgment. Zophar is trying to convince Job that his suffering must be punishment for hidden sins.
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