KJV ORIGINAL
Therefore am I troubled at his presence: when I consider, I am afraid of him.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
That's why I'm deeply troubled when I sense God's presence: when I really think about it, I'm afraid of him.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Job is expressing his overwhelming fear and anxiety when he considers God's awesome power and presence in the midst of his suffering.
📚 Historical Context
Job spoke these words during his intense period of suffering after losing his children, wealth, and health. He was wrestling with understanding why God had allowed such devastation in his life while still maintaining his faith. This verse comes from Job's response to his friend Eliphaz, as Job grapples with feeling both distant from God yet terrified of His overwhelming presence and power.
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