KJV ORIGINAL
Which said unto God, Depart from us: and what can the Almighty do for them?
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
They said to God, 'Leave us alone!' and asked, 'What can the Almighty do to us anyway?'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes people who arrogantly told God to go away and questioned whether He had any real power over them.
📚 Historical Context
Eliphaz, one of Job's friends, is describing the attitude of wicked people in ancient times who rejected God's authority. He's using this as part of his argument that Job must have sinned, since he believes God always punishes the wicked and blesses the righteous. This reflects the common ancient Near Eastern belief that prosperity indicated divine favor while suffering indicated divine judgment.
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