KJV ORIGINAL
So that his life abhorreth bread, and his soul dainty meat.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
So that his life despises bread, and his soul turns away from fine food.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes how suffering can make someone lose their appetite completely, even for the most appealing foods.
📚 Historical Context
This is part of Elihu's speech to Job, where he's describing how God sometimes uses physical suffering and illness to get someone's attention. In ancient times, loss of appetite was recognized as a serious sign of illness or deep distress, and fine foods or delicacies were especially valued since most people ate simple fare.
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