But he saveth the poor from the sword, from their mouth, and from the hand of the mighty.
But God saves the poor from violence, from harsh words that hurt them, and from the power of those who would harm them.
God is the protector of vulnerable people, rescuing them from both physical harm and cruel treatment by powerful people.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Job, which is set in the ancient Near East during the patriarchal era, Eliphaz is speaking to his friend Job who is enduring great suffering and loss. Eliphaz emphasizes God's role as a protector of the vulnerable, illustrating how the Almighty delivers the poor from threats like violence and the exploitation of the powerful, as part of a larger debate on divine justice and human hardship. This reflects the cultural context of ancient Israel, where the poor were often at the mercy of oppressive rulers and societal structures.
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