KJV ORIGINAL
Why dost thou strive against him? for he giveth not account of any of his matters.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Why do you argue with God? He doesn't have to explain any of his actions to anyone.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is asking why someone would argue with God, since God doesn't owe anyone an explanation for what he does.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Job, which is set in the ancient Near East during the patriarchal period, Job is a righteous man who suffers immense losses and begins to question God's dealings with him. Elihu, a younger figure who speaks after Job's other friends, rebukes Job for challenging God, emphasizing that humans cannot demand explanations from their Creator. This verse reflects the broader biblical theme of God's ultimate sovereignty over His creation.
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