KJV ORIGINAL
My breath is strange to my wife, though I intreated for the children’s sake of mine own body.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
My breath is repulsive to my wife, even though I beg her for the sake of our own children.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Job is describing how his physical suffering has made him so repugnant that even his own wife can't stand to be near him, despite his pleading.
📚 Historical Context
Job was suffering from a severe skin disease that likely caused terrible breath and bodily odors as part of his affliction. In ancient times, physical ailments were often seen as signs of divine judgment, making Job's condition not just physically painful but socially isolating. Even his closest family members were repulsed by his appearance and smell.
Ask the AI Assistant
Have a question about this chapter or verse? Ask below for a clear explanation.
Share or Save