KJV ORIGINAL
He is green before the sun, and his branch shooteth forth in his garden.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
He is green and flourishing in the sunlight, and his branches grow strong in his garden.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes someone who appears healthy and prosperous, growing strong like a well-watered plant in good conditions.
📚 Historical Context
This is part of Bildad's speech to Job, where he's using the metaphor of a thriving plant to describe how the wicked person may appear to prosper temporarily. In ancient Middle Eastern culture, lush vegetation was a powerful symbol of success and blessing, making this imagery particularly meaningful to Job's audience.
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