KJV ORIGINAL
When he is about to fill his belly, God shall cast the fury of his wrath upon him, and shall rain it upon him while he is eating.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
When he is about to satisfy his appetite and fill himself up, God will pour out His fierce anger on him, raining down His wrath even while he is eating.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is saying that God's judgment will strike the wicked person at the very moment they think they're about to enjoy their ill-gotten gains.
📚 Historical Context
This is part of Zophar's second speech to Job, where he's describing what he believes happens to wicked people. Zophar is one of Job's three friends who incorrectly assumes that Job's suffering must be punishment for hidden sin. In ancient Middle Eastern culture, sharing a meal was considered a time of peace, security, and blessing.
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