Job 34:36 Made Simple

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

This is Elihu speaking, a younger man who has been listening to the debate between Job and his three friends. Elihu is frustrated with Job's complaints against God and believes Job is being prideful and rebellious. In ancient times, it was believed that prolonged suffering might be necessary to fully test someone's character and bring them to repentance.

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