Job 22:29 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

When men are cast down, then thou shalt say, There is lifting up; and he shall save the humble person.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

When people are brought low and defeated, you will be able to say, 'There is hope for rising up again'; and God will rescue those who are humble.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse promises that God lifts up and saves those who are humble, especially when they've been brought down by life's troubles.

📚 Historical Context

This verse comes from Eliphaz's third speech to Job, where he's trying to convince Job that if he repents and returns to God, his fortunes will be restored. Eliphaz believed that Job's suffering was due to sin, and he's painting a picture of the restoration that comes to those who humble themselves before God. This reflects the ancient Near Eastern belief in divine justice and the cyclical nature of fortune.

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