Job 19:19

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

All my inward friends abhorred me: and they whom I loved are turned against me.

Complete Jewish Bible:

All my intimate friends abhor me, and those I loved have turned against me.

Berean Standard Bible:

All my best friends despise me, and those I love have turned against me.

American Standard Version:

All my familiar friends abhor me, And they whom I loved are turned against me.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

All my inward^{H5475} friends^{H4962} abhorred^{H8581} me: and they whom I loved^{H157} are turned^{H2015} against me.

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Commentary for Job 19:19

Job 19:19 is a poignant verse from the Book of Job, which is one of the Wisdom Books in the Hebrew Bible or Old Testament. The Book of Job deals with the themes of suffering, faith, and the nature of divine justice. It tells the story of Job, a righteous man who is beset by a series of catastrophes, losing his wealth, children, and health, as part of a test of his faith orchestrated by God and permitted by Satan.

In Job 19:19, Job laments that even those closest to him have turned against him in his time of need. The verse reflects the depth of Job's suffering, emphasizing the betrayal and isolation he feels as his "inward friends" — a term suggesting intimate or close companions — and those he loves have abandoned him. This abandonment is a stark contrast to the expected support and comfort one would hope to receive from friends and family during adversity. The verse captures the emotional and social turmoil that can accompany personal crises, highlighting the human need for companionship and understanding during times of hardship.

The historical context of the Book of Job is somewhat uncertain, with scholars suggesting various time periods ranging from the patriarchal age to the post-exilic period. Regardless of its exact origins, the book addresses universal questions about why the righteous suffer and how one should respond to unjustified affliction. Job's experience speaks to the human condition, offering a profound exploration of theodicy — the vindication of divine providence in the face of evil. The Book of Job, and specifically Job 19:19, continues to resonate with readers who grapple with the complexities of faith, friendship, and fortitude in the face of overwhelming loss.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H5475
   There are 21 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: סוֹד
   Transliteration: çôwd
   Pronunciation: sode
   Description: from יָסַד; a session, i.e. company of persons (in close deliberation); by implication, intimacy, consultation, a secret; assembly, consel, inward, secret (counsel).
   
2. Strong's Number: H4962
   There are 21 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: מַת
   Transliteration: math
   Pronunciation: math
   Description: from the same as מָתַי; properly, an adult (as of full length); by implication, a man (only in the plural); [phrase] few, [idiom] friends, men, persons, [idiom] small.
   
3. Strong's Number: H8581
   There are 20 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: תַּעָב
   Transliteration: taʻâb
   Pronunciation: taw-ab'
   Description: a primitive root; to loathe, i.e. (morally) detest; (make to be) abhor(-red), (be, commit more, do) abominable(-y), [idiom] utterly.
   
4. Strong's Number: H157
   There are 257 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אָהַב
   Transliteration: ʼâhab
   Pronunciation: aw-hab'
   Description: or אָהֵב ; a primitive root; to have affection for (sexually or otherwise); (be-) love(-d, -ly, -r), like, friend.
   
5. Strong's Number: H2015
   There are 92 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: הָפַךְ
   Transliteration: hâphak
   Pronunciation: haw-fak'
   Description: a primitive root; to turn about or over; by implication, to change, overturn, return, pervert; [idiom] become, change, come, be converted, give, make (a bed), overthrow (-turn), perverse, retire, tumble, turn (again, aside, back, to the contrary, every way).