KJV ORIGINAL
Are the consolations of God small with thee? is there any secret thing with thee?
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Are God's comforting words not enough for you? Are you hiding something from us?
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Eliphaz is questioning Job, asking whether God's comfort isn't sufficient and whether Job is concealing some secret sin.
📚 Historical Context
This is part of Eliphaz's second speech to Job, where he's becoming more direct and accusatory. In ancient Middle Eastern culture, friends were expected to help identify the cause of suffering, and Eliphaz believes Job must be hiding some wrongdoing. The 'consolations of God' likely refers to the wisdom and comfort that Eliphaz and his friends believe they're offering on God's behalf.
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