KJV ORIGINAL
For he breaketh me with a tempest, and multiplieth my wounds without cause.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
He crushes me with a storm and increases my wounds for no reason.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Job is expressing his deep anguish, feeling that God is overwhelming him with suffering that seems undeserved and without purpose.
📚 Historical Context
Job is responding to his friend Bildad's speech, defending his innocence while acknowledging God's overwhelming power. This comes during Job's intense suffering after losing his children, wealth, and health, as he struggles to understand why a righteous person would endure such trials. In ancient times, suffering was often viewed as punishment for sin, making Job's situation particularly confusing to both him and his friends.
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