KJV ORIGINAL
Howbeit he will not stretch out his hand to the grave, though they cry in his destruction.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
But surely God will not strike down someone who is already broken, even when they cry out in their suffering.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse suggests that God shows mercy to those who are already suffering and won't add more harm to someone who is already destroyed.
📚 Historical Context
This comes from Job's speeches during his intense suffering, where he has lost his family, wealth, and health. Job is reflecting on God's character and justice while trying to make sense of his overwhelming pain. In ancient times, people often viewed suffering as divine punishment, so Job is grappling with whether God would continue to afflict someone already at their lowest point.
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