KJV ORIGINAL
They cause the naked to lodge without clothing, that they have no covering in the cold.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
They force people who have nothing to sleep outside without clothes, leaving them with no protection from the cold.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes how the wicked exploit and abandon vulnerable people, leaving them exposed and defenseless in harsh conditions.
📚 Historical Context
Job is describing the injustices he observes in the world, particularly how the powerful exploit the poor and helpless. In ancient times, clothing was often taken as collateral for debts, but God's law required it to be returned by nightfall so people wouldn't freeze. This verse highlights how the wicked ignore such compassionate laws and leave the most vulnerable people to suffer.
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