Job 16:13

"I was at ease, and he broke me apart. Yes, he has taken me by the neck, and dashed me to pieces. He has also set me up for his target."

Key Reflection

In Job 16:13, these words describe a profound spiritual struggle where Job experiences sudden and severe trials despite his previous peace and security. The imagery of being "broken apart," "taken by the neck" and "set up for a target" symbolizes the devastating impact of suffering on one's faith and well-being, highlighting the intensity of God’s testing in refining Job’s character and trust.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

His archers -He does not come alone to shoot at me; he has employed a company of bowmen, who also direct “their” arrows against me. The word used hereרבrabmeans properly “much, large,” great; and is applied to that which is powerful or mighty. It is nowhere else used in the sense of “archers,” and might be rendered “his many;” that is, his bands, hosts, or armies. But as all the ancient versions render it “arrows,” or “archers,” probably that sense is to be retained. Allusion is here made to those who claimed to be the friends of Job, but who now showed to his apprehension that they were merely sharp-shooters under the control of God, to deepen his woes.

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