How hast thou helped him that is without power? how savest thou the arm that hath no strength?
How have you helped someone who has no power? How do you save the arm that has no strength?
Job is sarcastically asking his friend how his words could possibly help someone who is already powerless and weak.
📚 Historical Context
The Book of Job is an ancient Hebrew text set in the patriarchal era of the Near East, where it explores profound questions about human suffering and God's justice through the story of a righteous man named Job who endures severe trials. In Job 26:2, Job is in the midst of a heated dialogue with his friend Bildad, who has been offering explanations for Job's afflictions, and here Job sarcastically challenges the effectiveness of that advice. This reflects the cultural norms of the time, where friends were expected to provide counsel and support during crises, but Job perceives it as unhelpful.
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