Job 19:17

My breath is strange to my wife, though I intreated for the children's sake of mine own body.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Job 19:17

BSB
My breath is repulsive to my wife, and I am loathsome to my own family.
AKJV
My breath is strange to my wife, though I entreated for the children's sake of my own body.
CPDV
My wife has shuddered at my breath, and I have begged the sons of my loins.
ERV
My breath is strange to my wife, and my supplication to the children of my mother's womb.
NHEB
My breath is offensive to my wife. I am loathsome to the children of my own mother.
SMT
My spirit was loathsome to my wife, and I entreated to the sons of my belly.

Commentary for Job 19:17

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Job 19:17
Summary
Wife finds him repulsive and strange
Place
Job's house
Event
Wife rejects her husband
Estimated Time Period
Pre-history
Category
Lament