KJV ORIGINAL
That it might take hold of the ends of the earth, that the wicked might be shaken out of it?
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
So that it might grab the edges of the earth and shake the wicked people right off of it?
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is describing how the dawn light spreads across the earth like someone shaking out a blanket, removing wickedness that hides in darkness.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of God's response to Job from a whirlwind, where God asks Job a series of questions about the wonders of creation to demonstrate His supreme power and wisdom. The context refers to the dawn light spreading across the earth each morning. In ancient times, wrongdoing often happened under cover of darkness, so the coming of daylight would expose and scatter those who did evil deeds.
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