KJV ORIGINAL
When I washed my steps with butter, and the rock poured me out rivers of oil;
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
When my path was so blessed that it was like washing my feet with butter, and the solid rock poured out streams of oil for me;
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Job is remembering a time when he was incredibly wealthy and blessed, with abundance flowing from even the most unlikely places.
📚 Historical Context
Job is reflecting on his former prosperity before his devastating losses. In ancient times, olive oil was extremely valuable for cooking, lighting, and trade, while butter (or cream) was also a luxury item. Job is using poetic imagery to describe how abundantly blessed he once was - so much so that even hard rock would miraculously produce valuable oil.
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