KJV ORIGINAL
Which rejoice exceedingly, and are glad, when they can find the grave?
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Who would be filled with joy and gladness when they find their grave?
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Job is expressing how desperately he wants to die - he would actually celebrate finding his own grave.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Job, which is set in the ancient Near East, Job is a righteous man who undergoes immense suffering, including the loss of his family and health. In Chapter 3, Job expresses his deep anguish by cursing the day of his birth and longing for death, as seen in verse 22 where he speaks of those who find joy in the prospect of the grave. This reflects the cultural and poetic style of ancient Hebrew lamentations, where extreme emotions are voiced to God.
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