KJV ORIGINAL
For God maketh my heart soft, and the Almighty troubleth me:
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
God has made my heart tender and weak, and the Almighty fills me with fear and distress.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Job is saying that God has made him emotionally vulnerable and filled him with overwhelming anxiety.
📚 Historical Context
Job is speaking during his intense suffering after losing his family, wealth, and health. In ancient Middle Eastern culture, a 'soft heart' could mean being emotionally overwhelmed or made vulnerable, rather than being compassionate. Job is describing how his trials have left him feeling emotionally fragile and deeply troubled by God's apparent distance.
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