KJV ORIGINAL
For he stretcheth out his hand against God, and strengtheneth himself against the Almighty.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
For he raises his hand in defiance against God, and makes himself strong to fight against the Almighty.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes someone who boldly rebels against God and tries to strengthen themselves to oppose Him.
📚 Historical Context
This is part of Eliphaz's second speech to Job, where he's describing the fate of wicked people. Eliphaz is trying to convince Job that his suffering must be due to sin, and he's painting a picture of how rebellious people behave toward God. In ancient times, raising one's hand against a superior was considered an act of extreme rebellion and defiance.
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