Job 5:15
“But he saveth the poor from the sword, from their mouth, and from the hand of the mighty.”

What does Job 5:15 mean?
Job 5:15 (KJV) says, "But he saveth the poor from the sword, from their mouth, and from the hand of the mighty." This verse is part of a longer passage in the book of Job that contains the response of Eliphaz the Temanite to Job's suffering. In this verse, Eliphaz is assuring…
Read full commentaryDevotionalThe Deliverance of the Destitute: A Reflection on Job 5:15
In the Book of Job, we find a narrative rich in suffering, faith, and divine providence. Job, a man of great wealth and integrity, experiences unthinkable loss—the death of his children, the loss of his possessions, and the agony of disease. It is within this context of despair…
Read devotionalPrayerA Prayer for Deliverance and Justice
Heavenly Father, We come before You today, acknowledging Your sovereignty and grace, confident in Your power to save and protect the downtrodden and oppressed. In the book of Job, You remind us through Job 5:15, "But he saveth the poor from the sword, from their mouth, and from…
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