KJV ORIGINAL
When the Almighty was yet with me, when my children were about me;
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
When the Almighty was still close to me, when my children were gathered around me;
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Job is remembering the blessed time when he felt God's presence strongly and his family was complete and close to him.
📚 Historical Context
Job is reflecting on his life before the devastating losses described earlier in the book. He had been a wealthy man with ten children, vast livestock, and great influence in his community. This verse comes from Job's lengthy speech where he contrasts his former prosperity and sense of God's favor with his current suffering and isolation.
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