Job 17:13

"They change the night into day, saying ‘The light is near’ in the presence of darkness."

Key Reflection

In Job 17:13, this verse paints a picture of those who seek comfort in false promises and temporary relief, attempting to turn the darkness (suffering) into light (hope). Despite their efforts, the reality remains unchanged; true light cannot be found while darkness prevails.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

If I wait -Or more accurately, “truly I expect that the grave will be my home.” The word rendered “if” (אם'ı̂m) is often used in such a sense. The meaning is, “I look certainly to the grave as my home. I have made up my mind to it, and have no other expectation.” The grave -Hebrewשׁאולshe'ôl. It may mean here either the grave, or the region of departed spirits, to which he expected soon to descend. Mine house -My home; my permanent abode. I have made my bed -I am certain of making my bed there. I shall soon lie down there.

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