KJV ORIGINAL
Because it shut not up the doors of my mother’s womb, nor hid sorrow from mine eyes.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Because it didn't close the doors of my mother's womb, or hide sorrow from my eyes.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Job is wishing he had never been born, saying that whatever allowed his birth also allowed him to experience terrible suffering.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from Job's first speech after losing his children, wealth, and health in rapid succession. In ancient times, childbirth and survival were seen as acts of divine providence, so Job is essentially questioning why God allowed him to be born if his life would contain such overwhelming pain. The 'doors of the womb' was a poetic way ancient people described conception and birth.
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