But ye are forgers of lies, ye are all physicians of no value.
But you are makers of lies, you are all doctors who can't help anyone.
Job is telling his friends that they're speaking falsely about his situation and offering worthless advice that doesn't help him at all.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Job, which is set in an ancient Near Eastern context, Job is suffering greatly and his friends, Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar, are attempting to explain his misfortunes by insisting they stem from hidden sins. Job sharply rebukes them in this verse for fabricating lies and acting as useless healers, reflecting the cultural norm of friends offering counsel during crises but exposing how such advice can be misguided and harmful. This highlights the tension between human wisdom and divine truth in a patriarchal society where words from elders were highly valued.
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