KJV ORIGINAL
Fear came upon me, and trembling, which made all my bones to shake.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Fear came over me, and I started trembling so hard that it shook my whole body.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is describing being overwhelmed by intense fear that affected him physically, causing his entire body to shake uncontrollably.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Job, which is set in the ancient Near East, Eliphaz, one of Job's friends, is speaking during a debate about Job's suffering and God's justice. He recounts a terrifying vision he experienced in the night, where fear and trembling overtook him, to argue that humans are insignificant before God's holiness. This reflects a cultural context in ancient times where dreams and visions were considered direct messages from the divine.
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