Those that remain of him shall be buried in death: and his widows shall not weep.
Those who survive him will die and be buried, and his widows won't even mourn for him.
Job is describing how a wicked person's death will be so shameful that even their own family won't grieve properly for them.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Job, set in ancient patriarchal times, Job is engaged in a profound debate with his friends who insist that his sufferings are divine punishment for sin. In Job 27:15, as part of his speech, Job ironically describes the fate of the wicked, including how their survivors will face death without proper mourning, to emphasize his own innocence and God's ultimate justice. This reflects the cultural norms of ancient Near Eastern societies, where burial rites and communal lamentation were essential for honoring the dead.
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