If his children be multiplied, it is for the sword: and his offspring shall not be satisfied with bread.
If his children are many, they will die by the sword, and his descendants will not have enough food to eat.
Job is saying that when wicked people have many children, those children will face violence and hunger rather than prosperity.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Job, Job is engaged in a heated dialogue with his friends who insist that suffering is always due to personal sin, while Job maintains his innocence and describes the grim fate awaiting the wicked. This verse is part of Job's argument, illustrating that even if the wicked have many children, those descendants will face violence and deprivation as a form of divine justice. It reflects the ancient biblical worldview where God's retribution often extends to future generations, emphasizing the interconnectedness of one's actions and their familial legacy.
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