Job 33:10 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Behold, he findeth occasions against me, he counteth me for his enemy,

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Look, he finds reasons to be against me; he considers me his enemy.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The speaker is saying that God seems to be looking for ways to oppose them and treats them like an enemy.

📚 Historical Context

This verse is part of Elihu's speech in the Book of Job, where he's quoting Job's complaints about God. Job had been suffering tremendously and felt that God was treating him unfairly, as if God were his adversary rather than his protector. Elihu is preparing to challenge Job's perspective and defend God's justice.

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