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Job 19:14

Job 19:14
My kinsfolk have failed, and my familiar friends have forgotten me.

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

They that dwell in mine house,.... Not his neighbours, as the Septuagint; for though they dwelt near his house, they did…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

My kinsfolk have failed - My neighbors (קרובי qârôbāy), those who were near to me. It may refer to “nearness” of…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Job 19:8-22

Bildad had very disingenuously perverted Job's complaints by making them the description of the miserable condition of a…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921Job 19:13-19

The estrangement and abhorrence of men.

Job's complaint now is even more touching than before: God not only afflicted…