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Job 29:17

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And I brake the jaws of the wicked, and plucked the spoil out of his teeth.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

I broke the jaws of the wicked and rescued their victims from their teeth.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Job is describing how he used to protect innocent people by stopping evil people and rescuing those they were harming.

📚 Historical Context

In the Book of Job, chapter 29, Job is reflecting on his former life of prosperity and moral integrity before his trials and sufferings overwhelmed him. He recounts how he actively intervened to protect the vulnerable by confronting and stopping the wicked, using vivid imagery like breaking jaws to symbolize the forceful defeat of injustice. This passage fits into the broader biblical narrative of Job's story, which explores themes of human suffering, divine justice, and the responsibilities of the righteous in society.

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