For I know that thou wilt bring me to death, and to the house appointed for all living.
For I know that you will bring me to death, and to the place where all living people must go.
Job acknowledges that God will eventually lead him to death, the destination that awaits every person who has ever lived.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Job, which is set in the ancient Near East during the patriarchal era, Job is a righteous man enduring severe trials including loss of wealth, family, and health after being tested by Satan with God's permission. He speaks these words in a moment of deep anguish, acknowledging that death is an inevitable fate ordained by God for all humanity, as he laments his suffering to his friends. This reflects the biblical view of mortality as a universal experience shared by all people.
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