KJV ORIGINAL
But if they obey not, they shall perish by the sword, and they shall die without knowledge.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
But if they refuse to obey, they will be destroyed by the sword, and they will die without understanding.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse warns that those who refuse to listen to God's correction will face destruction and die without ever gaining true wisdom.
📚 Historical Context
This is part of Elihu's speech to Job, where he's explaining God's ways of dealing with people. Elihu is arguing that God uses suffering to discipline and teach people, but those who reject this correction will face severe consequences. In ancient times, 'perishing by the sword' was a common way to describe violent death or divine judgment.
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