KJV ORIGINAL
Though thy beginning was small, yet thy latter end should greatly increase.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Even though your beginning was small, your future will be greatly blessed and abundant.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse promises that even if someone starts with very little, God can bless them with much greater things in the future.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from Bildad, one of Job's three friends, who is trying to encourage Job during his tremendous suffering and losses. Bildad is arguing that if Job will repent and turn to God, his future will be even better than his past, despite his current small and humble circumstances.
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