KJV ORIGINAL
I will fetch my knowledge from afar, and will ascribe righteousness to my Maker.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
I will draw my understanding from far and wide, and I will give credit for what is right and just to my Creator.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The speaker is saying he will use knowledge from many sources to defend God's righteousness and justice.
📚 Historical Context
This is Elihu speaking to Job, a young man who has been listening to the lengthy debate between Job and his three friends about suffering and God's justice. Elihu is about to offer his own perspective on Job's situation, claiming to have wisdom that will vindicate God's character. In ancient times, seeking knowledge 'from afar' meant gathering wisdom from various sources and traditions.
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