KJV ORIGINAL
Then he is gracious unto him, and saith, Deliver him from going down to the pit: I have found a ransom.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Then God shows mercy to that person and says, 'Save him from going down to the grave: I have found a payment to set him free.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is saying that when He shows mercy, He provides a way to rescue someone from death because He has found the payment needed to redeem them.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from Elihu's speech to Job, where he describes how God works to save people from destruction. In ancient times, a ransom was a price paid to free someone from slavery, debt, or death. Elihu is explaining God's process of showing grace and providing deliverance when someone is facing judgment or death.
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