Job 31:15 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Did not he that made me in the womb make him? and did not one fashion us in the womb?

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Didn't the same God who created me in my mother's womb also create him? Didn't the same God form both of us before we were born?

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Job is saying that God created all people equally in the womb, so we should treat everyone with dignity and respect.

📚 Historical Context

Job is defending his character by explaining how he treated his servants with fairness and respect. In ancient times, servants and slaves were often considered property with little value, but Job recognized their equal humanity. This was part of Job's larger speech defending his righteousness before God during his time of suffering.

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