KJV ORIGINAL
God hath delivered me to the ungodly, and turned me over into the hands of the wicked.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
God has handed me over to ungodly people and delivered me into the power of the wicked.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Job is expressing his deep anguish, feeling that God has abandoned him to his enemies and allowed evil people to harm him.
📚 Historical Context
Job is speaking during his intense suffering after losing his family, wealth, and health. In ancient Middle Eastern culture, suffering was often viewed as divine punishment, so Job's friends have been accusing him of hidden sin. Job feels isolated and betrayed, believing that even God has turned against him by allowing his enemies to triumph.
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