KJV ORIGINAL
He evil entreateth the barren that beareth not: and doeth not good to the widow.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
He mistreats the childless woman and does nothing good for the widow.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes how wicked people take advantage of vulnerable women who have no family protection.
📚 Historical Context
In ancient times, women without husbands or children were extremely vulnerable economically and socially, as they had no male family members to protect or provide for them. Job is describing the cruel behavior of wicked people who exploit those who are already suffering and defenseless. This was considered especially heinous because caring for widows and the vulnerable was a fundamental moral duty in ancient Near Eastern culture.
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