Job 24:21

He evil entreateth the barren that beareth not: and doeth not good to the widow.

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Other Translations for Job 24:21

BSB
They prey on the barren and childless, and show no kindness to the widow.
AKJV
He evil entreats the barren that bears not: and does not good to the widow.
CPDV
For he has fed on the barren, who does not bear fruit, and he has not done good to the widow.
ERV
He devoureth the barren that beareth not; and doeth not good to the widow.
NHEB
He devours the barren who do not bear. He shows no kindness to the widow.
SMT
He did evil to the barren; she will not bear: and he will not do good to the widow.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Job 24:21

HeevilentreatethH7462VerbthebarrenH6135AdjectivethatbearethH3205VerbnotanddoethnotgoodH3190VerbtothewidowH490Noun Feminine

Commentary for Job 24:21

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Job 24:21
Summary
Cruel person refuses help to vulnerable
Event
Evil one mistreats vulnerable
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Judgment