Job 31:32

Translations

Modern

…but no stranger had to lodge on the street, for my door has been open to the traveler—

Traditional

The stranger did not lodge in the street: but I opened my doors to the traveller.

Literal

A sojourner does not lodge in the street, for I have opened my doors to the traveler—

Latin

…foris non mansit peregrinus: ostium meum viatori patuit.

Original

Hebrew

English

…but no stranger had to lodge on the street, for my door has been open to the traveler—

Notes

Job 31:31–32

no stranger had to lodge on the street: The Old Testament values hosting strangers (hospitality) (Genesis 18:1–13; 19:2–3; Judges 19:20–21). The New Testament commands it (Matthew 25:35; Romans 12:13; 1 Timothy 3:2; Hebrews 13:2; 1 Peter 4:9).

Job 31:1–40

Job called down wrong against himself (curses) if he was guilty of the accusations against him. Apart from mentioning idolatry (worship of false gods), Job spoke about how loyal he was to God by focusing on the second half of the Ten Commandments (31:26–27). The summary of these is: “love your neighbor as yourself” (Leviticus 19:18; Romans 13:9).

Job 29:1–31:40

Job compares his past happiness, honor, and wealth with his current loss of social dignity and divine friendship (chapters 29 and 30). He ends his speech with broad vows of innocence (chapter 31).

Theme notes and profiles

Job’s Innocence

Events

Job's Trial

Related verses

Hebrews 13:2
Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it.
Genesis 19:2–3
…and said, “My lords, please turn aside into the house of your servant; wash your feet and spend the night. Then you can rise early and go on your way.” “No,” they answered, “we will spend the night in the square.”
Judges 19:20–21
“Peace to you,” said the old man. “Let me supply everything you need. Only do not spend the night in the square.”
Isaiah 58:7
Isn’t it to share your bread with the hungry, to bring the poor and homeless into your home, to clothe the naked when you see him, and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood?
Matthew 25:35
For I was hungry and you gave Me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave Me something to drink, I was a stranger and you took Me in,
Romans 12:13
Share with the saints who are in need. Practice hospitality.
1 Peter 4:9
Show hospitality to one another without complaining.
Judges 19:15
They stopped to go in and lodge in Gibeah. The Levite went in and sat down in the city square, but no one would take them into his home for the night.
Matthew 25:40
And the King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of Mine, you did for Me.’
Job 31:17–18
…if I have eaten my morsel alone, not sharing it with the fatherless—
1 Timothy 5:10
…and well known for good deeds such as bringing up children, entertaining strangers, washing the feet of the saints, imparting relief to the afflicted, and devoting herself to every good work.
Matthew 25:44–45
And they too will reply, ‘Lord, when did we see You hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or sick or in prison, and did not minister to You?’

Glossary

Book of Job

Topics

Hospitality: Job Hospitality: Job to Strangers Integrity: General Scriptures Concerning Temptation: Resistance To Travellers: Generally Treated with Great Hospitality

Job 31:32

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