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.
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.
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
In the Book of Job, which is set in the ancient Near East during a time of patriarchal societies, Zophar, one of Job's three friends, is delivering a passionate speech in response to Job's complaints about his suffering. He argues that the wicked may enjoy temporary prosperity but will face God's swift judgment, as seen in this verse, which reflects the wisdom literature's emphasis on divine retribution. This fits into the broader narrative where Job's friends debate the reasons for human affliction, drawing from cultural beliefs about God's justice.
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