KJV ORIGINAL
Though his excellency mount up to the heavens, and his head reach unto the clouds;
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Even if his greatness rises as high as the heavens, and his head reaches up to the clouds;
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes someone who has achieved incredible heights of power, success, or pride - reaching almost godlike status.
📚 Historical Context
This is part of Zophar's second speech to Job, where he's describing the temporary nature of wicked people's success. Zophar is arguing that even when evil people seem to prosper greatly and reach incredible heights of power and influence, their triumph won't last. The imagery of reaching the heavens and clouds was commonly used in ancient literature to describe ultimate human achievement or pride.
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