Job 1:10 Meaning and Explanation
“Hast not thou made an hedge about him, and about his house, and about all that he hath on every side? thou hast blessed the work of his hands, and his substance is increased in the land.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The accuser claims Job only serves God because God has fenced and prospered him on every side.
What Does Job 1:10 Mean?
The adversary presses his case by pointing to Job's protected and prosperous life. God has put a hedge around him, his house, and all he has; He has blessed the work of his hands so that his wealth overflows the land. The accuser admits, almost without meaning to, how much God has done for Job.
Hidden inside this accusation is a beautiful truth: God does set a hedge of care around His own. Yet the adversary twists that grace into a complaint, as if blessing made faith worthless. Believers may take quiet comfort that God keeps watch over them, while the chapter gently warns us to love the Giver more than the hedge.
Job 1:10 in the Original Language
suk (שׂוּךְ), 'hedge' -- to fence or hedge about, a protective enclosure set around what is precious.
Frequently Asked Questions About Job 1:10
What does Job 1:10 mean?
The accuser claims Job only serves God because God has fenced and prospered him on every side.