KJV ORIGINAL
Know now that God hath overthrown me, and hath compassed me with his net.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Understand this: God has brought me down and trapped me in His net.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Job is saying that God has overwhelmed him with suffering and has him completely surrounded with no way to escape.
📚 Historical Context
Job spoke these words during his intense suffering after losing his children, wealth, and health. His friends had been accusing him of hidden sin, but Job maintained his innocence while struggling to understand why God was allowing such pain. This verse comes from Job's response where he defends himself and describes feeling trapped by circumstances he believes God has allowed.
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