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Job 36:24

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
Remember that thou magnify his work, which men behold.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

Remember to praise and honor His work, which people can see all around them.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is reminding us to acknowledge and celebrate God's amazing works that are visible to everyone.

📚 Historical Context

In the Book of Job, set in ancient patriarchal times, Elihu is speaking to Job, who is enduring immense suffering and questioning God's justice after losing his wealth, health, and family. Elihu urges Job to focus on magnifying God's mighty works, such as the wonders of creation that everyone can observe, as a way to affirm God's sovereignty and wisdom. This reflects the cultural context of the ancient Near East, where people often contemplated divine power through natural phenomena to make sense of human hardship.

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