KJV ORIGINAL
Behold, thou hast instructed many, and thou hast strengthened the weak hands.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Look, you have taught many people, and you have given strength to those whose hands were weak.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse acknowledges that Job had been a teacher and encourager who helped strengthen others when they were struggling.
📚 Historical Context
This is part of Eliphaz's first speech to Job, one of Job's three friends who came to comfort him after he lost everything. Eliphaz is reminding Job of his past role as a wise counselor and encourager to others. The 'weak hands' was a common biblical metaphor for people who were discouraged, fearful, or lacking strength to face their difficulties.
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