Job 31:32 ยท KJV
"The stranger did not lodge in the street: but I opened my doors to the traveller."
King James Version
What does Job 31:32 mean? โPassage Context
30Neither have I suffered my mouth to sin by wishing a curse to his soul.
31If the men of my tabernacle said not, Oh that we had of his flesh! we cannot be satisfied.
32The stranger did not lodge in the street: but I opened my doors to the traveller.
33If I covered my transgressions as Adam, by hiding mine iniquity in my bosom:
34Did I fear a great multitude, or did the contempt of families terrify me, that I kept silence, and went not out of the door?
Reflection Questions
1
How do you practice hospitality in your life?
2
What does it mean for you to open your home to others?
3
When have you felt the impact of someone's hospitality?
Life Application
hospitality
Look for opportunities to welcome others into your home or community.
community
Engage in acts of kindness to support those who are in need.
People in This Verse
JobOT
A wealthy man known for his righteousness and deep faith in God. He faced immense suffering yet remained steadfast in his devotion.
First appearance: Job 1:1
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