Men shall clap their hands at him, and shall hiss him out of his place.
People will clap their hands in mockery at him and drive him away from his position with scorn and contempt.
This verse is describing how people will mock and reject someone who has fallen from power or influence.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Job, Job is engaged in a heated dialogue with his friends, who accuse him of hidden sins as the cause of his suffering, while Job maintains his innocence and reflects on the fate of the wicked. This verse describes the public scorn and expulsion that await the unrighteous, serving as part of Job's broader argument about divine justice in a world where the wicked often seem to prosper. It draws from ancient Near Eastern customs where clapping and hissing were common ways to express derision and social rejection.
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