Job 36:9 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Then he sheweth them their work, and their transgressions that they have exceeded.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Then he shows them what they have done, and the sins they have committed that went too far.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse is saying that God reveals to people their actions and the ways they have crossed the line with their wrongdoing.

📚 Historical Context

This comes from Elihu's speech to Job, where he's explaining how God uses suffering to teach and correct people. Elihu is arguing that when people face hardship, it's often God's way of showing them their mistakes so they can learn and grow. In ancient times, suffering was commonly viewed as divine correction or instruction.

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