KJV ORIGINAL
There the prisoners rest together; they hear not the voice of the oppressor.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
There the prisoners rest peacefully together; they no longer hear the voice of their oppressor.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Job is describing death as a place where those who suffered under harsh treatment finally find peace and relief from their tormentors.
📚 Historical Context
Job is speaking in the depths of his suffering, having lost his children, wealth, and health. In ancient times, prisoners and slaves often faced brutal treatment from their masters and oppressors. Job is imagining death as a refuge where all social distinctions disappear and the suffering finally ends.
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