KJV ORIGINAL
I called my servant, and he gave me no answer; I intreated him with my mouth.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
I called for my servant, but he wouldn't answer me; I had to beg him with my own voice.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Job is describing how even his own servant now ignores him and won't respond, forcing him to plead just to get attention.
📚 Historical Context
This comes during Job's intense suffering when he had lost his wealth, health, and family. In ancient times, servants were expected to respond immediately to their master's call, so this rejection would have been deeply humiliating. Job is describing how his social status has completely collapsed - even those who should serve him now treat him with contempt.
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