Some remove the landmarks; they violently take away flocks, and feed thereof.
Some people move property boundary markers to steal land; they violently steal flocks of animals and use them for their own benefit.
This verse is describing how wicked people cheat others by stealing their property and livestock through dishonest and violent means.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Job, Job is lamenting the injustices he sees in the world, pointing out how the wicked often go unpunished despite their evil actions. In ancient Israelite society, landmarks were stones that marked property boundaries, and moving them was a serious crime equivalent to stealing land, as it violated God's laws and harmed the vulnerable. This verse reflects the broader context of oppression in the ancient Near East, where the powerful exploited others through greed and violence, such as seizing flocks for their own gain.
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