Job 27:14 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

If his children be multiplied, it is for the sword: and his offspring shall not be satisfied with bread.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

If his children are many, they will die by the sword, and his descendants will not have enough food to eat.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Job is saying that when wicked people have many children, those children will face violence and hunger rather than prosperity.

📚 Historical Context

This verse comes from Job's final speech defending his integrity before his three friends who accused him of hidden sin. In ancient times, having many children was considered a sign of God's blessing, but Job is arguing that for the wicked, even this apparent blessing becomes a curse. The reference to 'the sword' reflects the reality of frequent warfare and violence in the ancient Near East.

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