Job 19:15 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

They that dwell in mine house, and my maids, count me for a stranger: I am an alien in their sight.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

The people living in my house and my servants treat me like I'm a stranger. In their eyes, I'm like a foreigner who doesn't belong.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Job is expressing how even his own household staff and those closest to him now treat him as if he's a complete stranger.

📚 Historical Context

This verse comes from Job's response to his friends during his intense suffering, when he had lost his wealth, children, and health. In ancient times, household servants and those who lived in one's house were considered part of the extended family unit. Job's lament shows how completely his social standing had collapsed - even those who depended on him for their livelihood now looked at him with contempt or fear.

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