KJV ORIGINAL
Lo, he goeth by me, and I see him not: he passeth on also, but I perceive him not.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Look, God passes right by me, but I cannot see Him. He moves on, but I cannot sense His presence.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Job is expressing his frustration that God seems invisible and undetectable even when He is near.
📚 Historical Context
Job is responding to his friend Bildad's speech about God's justice and power. In the midst of his suffering - having lost his children, wealth, and health - Job acknowledges God's mighty presence while lamenting that he cannot directly perceive or encounter God. This reflects the ancient understanding that God's ways and presence often remain mysterious to human understanding.
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