KJV ORIGINAL
That they were graven with an iron pen and lead in the rock for ever!
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
I wish my words could be carved with an iron tool and filled with lead into rock forever!
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Job desperately wants his words of faith and suffering to be permanently recorded so future generations will know his story and vindication.
📚 Historical Context
In ancient times, important declarations were often carved into stone monuments to preserve them permanently. Job is expressing his deep desire for his testimony about God's ultimate justice to outlast his physical life. This verse comes during Job's response to his friends' accusations, where he maintains his innocence while suffering tremendous loss.
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