King James Version
What Does Job 5:4 Mean?
“His children are far from safety, and they are crushed in the gate, neither is there any to deliver them.”
Context
2
For wrath killeth the foolish man, and envy slayeth the silly one. envy: or, indignation
3
I have seen the foolish taking root: but suddenly I cursed his habitation.
4
His children are far from safety, and they are crushed in the gate, neither is there any to deliver them.
5
Whose harvest the hungry eateth up, and taketh it even out of the thorns, and the robber swalloweth up their substance.
6
Although affliction cometh not forth of the dust, neither doth trouble spring out of the ground; affliction: or, iniquity
Commentary
Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers(4) **They are crushed.**—Rather, perhaps, *they crush one another. *Their internal rivalries and dissensions bring them to ruin. They exemplify the house divided against itself.
Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.
Historical Context
This verse is found in the book of Job. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.
Theological Significance
Job 5:4 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.
Cross-References
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