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Job 30:10 Meaning

They abhor me, they flee far from me, and spare not to spit in my face.

Context Explained

8They were children of fools, yea, children of base men: they were viler than the earth.

9And now am I their song, yea, I am their byword.

10They abhor me, they flee far from me, and spare not to spit in my face.

11Because he hath loosed my cord, and afflicted me, they have also let loose the bridle before me.

12Upon my right hand rise the youth; they push away my feet, and they raise up against me the ways of their destruction.

Key Themes

rejectionsufferinghumiliation

Related Cross References

  • Luke 18:32

    Jesus predicted His rejection, similar to Job's experience.

  • John 15:18

    Jesus warned His followers that the world would hate them as it hated Him.

  • Isaiah 50:6

    Both Job and Jesus faced scorn and humiliation.

Source: Job 30:10