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Job 34:36

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
My desire is that Job may be tried unto the end because of his answers for wicked men.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

I wish that Job would be tested completely because he speaks like wicked people do.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The speaker is expressing a harsh wish that Job should face even more trials because he believes Job is speaking wrongly, like evil people do.

📚 Historical Context

In the Book of Job, which is set in the ancient Near East, Job is enduring severe suffering and debating with his friends about the reasons for his trials. Elihu, a younger man who interjects in the conversation, is speaking in Job 34 to criticize Job's responses, accusing him of speaking in ways that resemble the wicked. This reflects the cultural emphasis in biblical times on wisdom, righteousness, and the proper way to address God during hardship.

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