KJV ORIGINAL
Every man may see it; man may behold it afar off.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Everyone can see it; people can observe it from far away.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is saying that God's works are visible and observable to all people, whether they're near or far.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Job, Elihu is speaking as a younger man intervening in the debate between Job and his friends, defending God's justice and wisdom through observations of nature. This verse refers to the visible evidence of God's mighty works, such as the wonders of creation, which anyone can perceive even from a distance, emphasizing that God's power is universally accessible. Elihu uses this argument to urge Job to recognize God's sovereignty amid his suffering.
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