KJV ORIGINAL
He hath put my brethren far from me, and mine acquaintance are verily estranged from me.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
He has made my brothers stay far away from me, and my friends have truly turned away from me.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Job is expressing that God has allowed his family and friends to abandon him during his suffering.
📚 Historical Context
Job is speaking during his intense period of suffering, having lost his children, wealth, and health. In ancient Middle Eastern culture, isolation from family and community was considered one of the worst forms of suffering, as social connections were vital for survival and identity. Job's friends, who came to comfort him, have instead become his accusers, believing his suffering must be due to hidden sin.
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