KJV ORIGINAL
Then Job answered and said,
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Then Job replied and said,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse introduces Job's response to his friend Bildad's speech about God's justice and the fate of the wicked.
📚 Historical Context
This comes after Job's friend Bildad had just finished speaking, arguing that Job must have sinned because God is just and doesn't punish the innocent. Job is about to deliver one of his most profound speeches about the nature of God's power and the difficulty of arguing with the Almighty. This is part of the dialogue section of the book where Job's three friends attempt to explain his suffering.
Ask the AI Assistant
Have a question about this chapter or verse? Ask below for a clear explanation.
Share or Save