KJV ORIGINAL
He will not suffer me to take my breath, but filleth me with bitterness.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
He won't even let me catch my breath, but instead fills me with bitterness.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Job is saying that God won't give him any relief from his suffering and instead keeps filling his life with painful experiences.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Job, which is set in the ancient Near East, Job is a righteous man enduring extreme suffering after losing his wealth, family, and health as part of a divine test. He's responding to his friend Bildad by lamenting how God seems to overwhelm him without relief, using this verse to describe his suffocating pain and bitterness. This reflects the broader biblical exploration of innocent suffering and God's sovereignty in the face of human anguish.
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