KJV ORIGINAL
In whose hand is the soul of every living thing, and the breath of all mankind.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
In God's hand is the life of every living creature, and the breath of every human being.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Job is declaring that God holds the life and breath of every living thing in His hands - He is the source and sustainer of all life.
📚 Historical Context
Job spoke these words during his intense suffering, responding to his friends who were trying to explain his troubles. Despite his pain, Job acknowledges God's absolute sovereignty over all life. This comes from the ancient wisdom literature, likely set in the time of the patriarchs when people had a deep understanding of God's control over creation.
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