KJV ORIGINAL
To cause it to rain on the earth, where no man is; on the wilderness, wherein there is no man;
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
To make it rain on places where no people live, in the wilderness where no one is around
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is showing Job that He cares for and waters even the empty, uninhabited places on earth where humans never go.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from God's direct response to Job after Job had questioned God's justice during his suffering. God is speaking from a whirlwind, asking Job a series of questions about the creation and management of the world to demonstrate His wisdom and power. The context shows God explaining how He controls weather patterns and cares for all creation, not just populated areas.
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