King James Version
Job 15:19 in the King James Version says “Unto whom alone the earth was given, and no stranger passed among them.” — study this verse from Job chapter 15 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“Unto whom alone the earth was given, and no stranger passed among them.”
Job 15:19 · KJV
I will shew thee, hear me; and that which I have seen I will declare;
Which wise men have told from their fathers, and have not hid it:
Unto whom alone the earth was given, and no stranger passed among them.
The wicked man travaileth with pain all his days, and the number of years is hidden to the oppressor.
A dreadful sound is in his ears: in prosperity the destroyer shall come upon him. A dreadful: Heb. A sound of fears
KJV Study — Public Domain
properly, separation; by implication, a part of the body, branch of a tree, bar for carrying; figuratively, chief of a city; especially (with preposit
“was given”
H5414to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
“passed”
H5674to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in
“and no stranger”
H2114to turn aside (especially for lodging); hence to be a foreigner, strange, profane; specifically (active participle) to commit adultery
This verse is found in the book of Job. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.
Job 15:19 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.
Verses related to Job 15:19 from Treasury of Scripture Knowledge