Job 37:20 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Shall it be told him that I speak? if a man speak, surely he shall be swallowed up.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Should God be told that I want to speak to Him? If someone tries to speak against God, they will surely be destroyed.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is expressing that it would be foolish and dangerous for a person to challenge or argue with God directly.

📚 Historical Context

This is part of Elihu's speech to Job, where he's describing God's awesome power and majesty. Elihu is warning that humans should not presume to question or challenge God's ways. In ancient Near Eastern culture, approaching a king uninvited could result in death, and Elihu is applying this concept to approaching the King of the universe.

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