KJV ORIGINAL
Men shall clap their hands at him, and shall hiss him out of his place.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
People will clap their hands in mockery at him and drive him away from his position with scorn and contempt.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is describing how people will mock and reject someone who has fallen from power or influence.
📚 Historical Context
This comes from Job's speech where he's describing the fate of the wicked and godless person. In ancient Middle Eastern culture, clapping hands could express mockery or derision rather than approval, and hissing was a common way to show contempt and drive someone away. Job is painting a picture of complete social rejection and humiliation.
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