KJV ORIGINAL
Surely God will not hear vanity, neither will the Almighty regard it.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
God will certainly not listen to empty, meaningless prayers, and the Almighty will not pay attention to them.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God doesn't listen to hollow, insincere prayers or empty words that lack genuine faith and meaning.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from Elihu's speech to Job, where the young man is addressing Job's complaints about God's apparent silence. Elihu is arguing that God doesn't respond to prayers that are merely self-serving complaints or empty religious rituals. In ancient times, people often believed they could manipulate gods through elaborate ceremonies, but Elihu emphasizes that the true God responds only to sincere, humble worship.
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