KJV ORIGINAL
Thou art become cruel to me: with thy strong hand thou opposest thyself against me.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
You have become cruel to me: with your powerful hand you fight against me.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Job is telling God that he feels like God has turned against him and is using His power to harm him rather than help him.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from Job's final speech before God responds to him. Job has lost his children, wealth, and health, and his friends have accused him of hidden sins. In his anguish, Job feels abandoned by God and expresses his raw emotions about feeling like God has become his enemy rather than his protector.
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