KJV ORIGINAL
They shall go down to the bars of the pit, when our rest together is in the dust.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
They will go down to the gates of the grave, when we all rest together in the dust.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Job is saying that both he and his hopes will end up in death and the grave together.
📚 Historical Context
Job is speaking in the depths of his suffering, having lost his family, wealth, and health. In ancient times, 'the pit' referred to Sheol, the place of the dead, and 'bars' represented the gates or barriers that kept the dead from returning. Job is contemplating his mortality and the seeming finality of death.
Ask the AI Assistant
Have a question about this chapter or verse? Ask below for a clear explanation.
Share or Save