Job 14:3 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And dost thou open thine eyes upon such an one, and bringest me into judgment with thee?

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Do you really fix your eyes on someone like me, and bring me to stand trial before you?

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Job is asking God why He would even bother to closely examine and judge someone as frail and insignificant as a human being.

📚 Historical Context

Job is speaking from the depths of his suffering, having lost his children, wealth, and health. In ancient times, people believed that suffering was often a direct result of God's judgment for sin. Job is questioning why an all-powerful God would focus His attention on judging mortals who are already so weak and short-lived.

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