KJV ORIGINAL
And from the wicked their light is withholden, and the high arm shall be broken.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
The light is taken away from the wicked, and their raised arm of power will be broken.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is saying that evil people will lose their power and influence, and their ability to harm others will be stopped.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from God's direct response to Job out of a whirlwind, after Job had questioned God's justice regarding his suffering. God is demonstrating His sovereign control over all creation, including His power to restrain evil and protect the innocent from those who would harm them.
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