Thou shalt come to thy grave in a full age, like as a shock of corn cometh in in his season.
You will live to a ripe old age and die peacefully, like grain that is harvested at just the right time when it's fully mature.
This verse promises that the righteous will live a full, complete life and die at the proper time, like crops harvested when they're ready.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Job, Eliphaz is speaking to Job during his intense suffering, offering advice as one of his friends who believes that righteousness leads to blessings like a long life. This verse draws on agricultural imagery common in ancient Near Eastern cultures, where a shock of corn represents a harvest gathered at the perfect time, symbolizing a complete and timely end to one's life. The broader narrative explores themes of divine justice and the rewards of faithfulness amid hardship.
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