KJV ORIGINAL
My bone cleaveth to my skin and to my flesh, and I am escaped with the skin of my teeth.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
My bones stick to my skin and flesh, and I have barely escaped with my life.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Job is describing how physically wasted and near death he has become from his suffering, saying he has barely survived.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Job, set in the ancient Near East during the patriarchal era, Job is depicted as a righteous man who endures severe trials allowed by God to test his faithfulness. He suffers the loss of his wealth, family, and health, leading him to express deep anguish through poetic speeches. In this verse, Job vividly describes his physical emaciation, symbolizing how his body has wasted away, leaving him barely alive.
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