Job 29:13 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

The blessing of him that was ready to perish came upon me: and I caused the widow’s heart to sing for joy.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

People who were about to die blessed me, and I made widows' hearts sing with joy.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Job is remembering how he used to help desperate people and brought joy to those who had lost everything.

📚 Historical Context

Job is reflecting on his past life before his suffering began, when he was wealthy and influential. In ancient Middle Eastern culture, caring for the dying, widows, and orphans was considered one of the highest moral duties. Job is describing how he fulfilled this responsibility as a respected leader in his community.

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Deuteronomy 14:29

And the Levite (because he has no land or inheritance like you do), along with the foreigner, the orphan, and the widow who live in your towns, will come and eat until they are full. When you care for them like this, the LORD your God will bless you in everything you do with your hands.

Deuteronomy 24:19

When you're harvesting your crops and accidentally leave behind a bundle of grain in your field, don't go back to get it. Leave it there for the foreigner, the orphan, and the widow, so that the LORD your God will bless you in everything you do.

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