Job 22:25

Authorized King James Version

Yea, the Almighty shall be thy defence, and thou shalt have plenty of silver.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וְהָיָ֣ה
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
#2
שַׁדַּ֣י
Yea the Almighty
the almighty
#3
בְּצָרֶ֑יךָ
shall be thy defence
strictly a clipping, i.e., gold (as dug out)
#4
וְכֶ֖סֶף
of silver
silver (from its pale color); by implication, money
#5
תּוֹעָפ֣וֹת
and thou shalt have plenty
(only in plural collective) weariness, i.e., (by implication) toil (treasure so obtained) or speed
#6
לָֽךְ׃
H0

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing divine revelation contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

Historical Context

The historical context of the biblical period relevant to this book's composition provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The the cultural context of the biblical world would have shaped how the original audience understood divine revelation. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection