KJV ORIGINAL
He hath also kindled his wrath against me, and he counteth me unto him as one of his enemies.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
He has also lit his anger against me, and he considers me one of his enemies.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Job feels that God has turned against him with anger and now treats him like an enemy rather than a faithful servant.
📚 Historical Context
Job is speaking in the midst of tremendous suffering, having lost his children, wealth, and health. His friends have been accusing him of hidden sin, but Job maintains his innocence and struggles to understand why God seems to be punishing him. This verse comes from Job's response to his friend Bildad, expressing his deep sense that God has abandoned him.
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