KJV ORIGINAL
And if they be bound in fetters, and be holden in cords of affliction;
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
And if people are trapped in chains, held captive by ropes of suffering and hardship;
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is describing how people can find themselves bound or trapped by their troubles and suffering.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from Elihu's speech to Job, where he's explaining God's ways of dealing with humanity. In ancient times, being bound in fetters (chains) and cords was a common form of imprisonment or punishment. Elihu is using this imagery to describe how suffering can feel like being trapped or confined.
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