KJV ORIGINAL
The young men saw me, and hid themselves: and the aged arose, and stood up.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
When young men saw me coming, they would step aside out of respect, and older men would stand up to honor me.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse shows how much respect Job commanded in his community - people of all ages honored him when he appeared.
📚 Historical Context
Job is remembering his days of prosperity and influence before his great suffering began. In ancient Middle Eastern culture, showing respect by stepping aside or standing up was a common way to honor someone of high social status, wisdom, or moral character. Job had been a wealthy, influential leader who was deeply respected in his community.
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