Job 9:33 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Neither is there any daysman betwixt us, that might lay his hand upon us both.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

There is no mediator between us who could place his hand on both of us.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Job is expressing his deep frustration that there's no one who can stand between him and God to help resolve their conflict.

📚 Historical Context

Job is responding to his friend Bildad's arguments about God's justice. In ancient times, a 'daysman' was a mediator or arbitrator who would settle disputes between parties by literally placing hands on both disputants. Job feels overwhelmed by God's power and wishes for someone who could serve as an intermediary between himself and the Almighty.

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