KJV ORIGINAL
On the left hand, where he doth work, but I cannot behold him: he hideth himself on the right hand, that I cannot see him:
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
When he works on the left side, I cannot see him; when he hides himself on the right side, I still cannot see him.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Job is expressing his frustration that no matter where he looks, he cannot find or see God anywhere around him.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from Job's response during his intense suffering, as he desperately searches for God to plead his case and find answers. In ancient Hebrew thought, 'left' and 'right' often represented all directions or the totality of space. Job feels abandoned and unable to locate God's presence despite his urgent need for divine intervention and explanation for his trials.
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