Job 31:32
“The stranger did not lodge in the street: but I opened my doors to the traveller.”
What does Job 31:32 mean?
Job 31:32 in the King James Version reads, "The stranger did not lodge in the street: but I opened my doors to the traveller." This verse is part of a larger passage in the book of Job, where Job is defending his righteousness in the face of his suffering. The verse speaks to…
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In the book of Job, we find a man who, despite his extraordinary suffering, maintains his integrity and steadfast dedication to God. Job 31:32 presents a defining characteristic of Job’s heart and life: "The stranger did not lodge in the street: but I opened my doors to the…
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Heavenly Father, As I come before You today, I reflect deeply on the words of Job 31:32, where he proclaims, "The stranger did not lodge in the street: but I opened my doors to the traveller." Lord, these words resonate within me, and they stir a longing in my heart to embody…
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