KJV ORIGINAL
His archers compass me round about, he cleaveth my reins asunder, and doth not spare; he poureth out my gall upon the ground.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
His arrows surround me on every side; he pierces through my kidneys without mercy and spills my bitter bile on the ground.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Job is describing how God's attacks feel like being surrounded by archers who wound him deeply and mercilessly.
📚 Historical Context
Job is speaking during his intense suffering, having lost his children, wealth, and health. In ancient times, kidney wounds were considered especially painful and often fatal, and bile represented the seat of bitter emotions. Job uses vivid battle imagery to express how he feels God is attacking him from all directions.
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