KJV ORIGINAL
It shall dwell in his tabernacle, because it is none of his: brimstone shall be scattered upon his habitation.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Destruction will live in his tent, even though it doesn't belong to him: burning sulfur will be scattered all over his home.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is describing how complete destruction will take over a wicked person's home and living space.
📚 Historical Context
This is part of Bildad's second speech to Job, where he's describing the fate that awaits wicked people. Bildad is one of Job's three friends who incorrectly assumes Job must have sinned to deserve his suffering. In ancient times, brimstone (sulfur) was associated with divine judgment and complete destruction, as seen in the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah.
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