Job 36:17 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

But thou hast fulfilled the judgment of the wicked: judgment and justice take hold on thee.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

But you have brought upon yourself the punishment that wicked people deserve: judgment and justice have caught up with you.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is saying that Job is experiencing the consequences and punishment that typically come to those who do wrong.

📚 Historical Context

This is spoken by Elihu, a younger man who appears in the final chapters before God speaks to Job. Elihu represents the traditional view that suffering is always punishment for sin, and he's directly confronting Job with this belief. This occurs during Job's time of intense suffering after losing his family, wealth, and health.

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