But as for the mighty man, he had the earth; and the honourable man dwelt in it.
Pero el hombre poderoso se adueñó de la tierra, y el hombre respetado vivió cómodamente en ella.
Los poderosos y respetados controlaban la tierra y vivían en abundancia.
📚 Contexto Histórico
In the book of Job, which is set in ancient times during the patriarchal era, Eliphaz is one of Job's friends who initially comes to offer comfort but instead accuses Job of hidden sins and injustice. In Job 22, Eliphaz specifically charges Job with oppressing the poor and favoring the powerful, as this verse suggests Job allocated the best land to mighty and honorable men. This reflects the societal norms of the ancient Near East, where wealth and influence often led to exploitation of the vulnerable.
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