KJV ORIGINAL
Thou shalt also decree a thing, and it shall be established unto thee: and the light shall shine upon thy ways.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
You will make a decision about something, and it will happen for you. Light will shine on the path you take.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse promises that when you're right with God, your decisions will succeed and your way forward will be clear.
📚 Historical Context
This is part of Eliphaz's speech to Job, where he's trying to convince Job that if he repents and returns to God, he'll be blessed with success and guidance. Eliphaz represents the common ancient belief that righteousness always leads to prosperity. However, the book of Job challenges this simplistic view of how God works.
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