KJV ORIGINAL
Behold, he put no trust in his servants; and his angels he charged with folly:
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Look, God doesn't even put complete trust in his servants, and he finds fault with his angels.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is saying that even God's heavenly servants and angels are not perfect in His eyes - no created being can claim to be without flaw before God.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Job, Eliphaz, one of Job's friends, is speaking during a debate about suffering and divine justice. He draws from a vision to emphasize God's absolute holiness, pointing out that even angels, as God's servants, are not entirely trustworthy and are seen as flawed in His eyes. This reflects the ancient Near Eastern worldview where heavenly beings were powerful but still subject to God's ultimate authority.
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