The cry “why?” reappears in verse 23b, but this time with a strong ironic tone. In 1:10, Satan criticizes God for “surrounding” Job with his blessings; here, Job uses the same word to lament that God is cornering him.
The cry “why?” reappears in verse 23b, but this time with a strong ironic tone. In 1:10, Satan criticizes God for “surrounding” Job with his blessings; here, Job uses the same word to lament that God is cornering him.