KJV ORIGINAL
But his flesh upon him shall have pain, and his soul within him shall mourn.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
But his body will feel pain, and his spirit within him will grieve.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes how a person experiences both physical pain in their body and deep sorrow in their soul.
📚 Historical Context
Job is speaking about the human condition after death, continuing his meditation on mortality and suffering. In the ancient Near Eastern understanding, people believed the dead had some form of conscious existence where they could still experience pain and mourning. Job is reflecting on the grim reality that even in death, there may be no escape from suffering.
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