King James Bible
"For the thing which I greatly feared is come upon me, and that which I was afraid of is come unto me."
Job acknowledges that his worst nightmare has materialized—the catastrophic losses he dreaded most have actually occurred. This reveals Job's humanity; even the most righteous man harbored deep anxieties about losing his blessings. The Hebrew emphasizes continuous dread, suggesting these weren't passing worries but persistent fears. This parallel phrase intensifies the first, using synonymous language common in Hebrew poetry to underscore the completeness of Job's devastation. The repetition conveys both the overwhelming nature of his suffering and perhaps his stunned disbelief that every protective barrier has failed.