Job 31:32
What does Job 31:32 mean?
A plain-English look at Job 31:32 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000(The sojourner hath not lodged in the street; But I have opened my doors to the traveller);
KJV
King James Version · 1611The stranger did not lodge in the street: but I opened my doors to the traveller.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901(The sojourner hath not lodged in the street; But I have opened my doors to the traveller);
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949The traveller did not take his night's rest in the street, and my doors were open to anyone on a journey;
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862In the street doth not lodge a stranger, My doors to the traveller I open.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752The stranger did not stay without, my door was open to the traveller.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890The stranger did not lodge without; I opened my doors to the pathway.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 1 Peter 4:9
using hospitality one to another without murmuring:
- Matthew 25:35
for I was hungry, and ye gave me to eat; I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink; I was a stranger, and ye took me in;
- Hebrews 13:2
Forget not to show love unto strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.
- Judges 19:15
And they turned aside thither, to go in to lodge in Gibeah: and he went in, and sat him down in the street of the city; for there was no man that took them into his house to lodge.
- Romans 12:13
communicating to the necessities of the saints; given to hospitality.
- Matthew 25:44
Then shall they also answer, saying, Lord, when saw we thee hungry, or athirst, or a stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and did not minister unto thee?
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