KJV ORIGINAL
There shall none of his meat be left; therefore shall no man look for his goods.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Nothing will be left of what he consumed; therefore no one will hope for his wealth.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is saying that when a wicked person falls, they will lose everything completely, and no one will expect to benefit from their former prosperity.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from Zophar's second speech to Job, where he describes the fate of wicked people. Zophar is one of Job's three friends who mistakenly believe that Job's suffering must be punishment for hidden sins. In ancient times, wealth and possessions were seen as signs of God's blessing, so losing everything was viewed as divine judgment.
Ask the AI Assistant
Have a question about this chapter or verse? Ask below for a clear explanation.
Share or Save