But now it is come upon thee, and thou faintest; it toucheth thee, and thou art troubled.
But now that trouble has come to you, you lose heart; when it affects you personally, you become upset.
The writer is pointing out how Job can't handle suffering when it happens to him personally, even though he used to counsel others through their troubles.
📚 Historical Context
The Book of Job tells the story of a righteous man named Job who endures severe trials, including loss of wealth, health, and family, as a test of his faith allowed by God. In Job 4, Eliphaz, one of Job's friends, speaks to him during a visit, criticizing Job for faltering under his own suffering after previously helping others in their troubles. This reflects the ancient Near Eastern cultural norm where friends gathered to offer wisdom and counsel to those in distress.
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