Job 29:16

I was a father to the poor: and the cause which I knew not I searched out.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Job 29:16

BSB

I was a father to the needy, and I took up the case of the stranger.

AKJV

I was a father to the poor: and the cause which I knew not I searched out.

CPDV

I was the father of the poor; and if I lacked knowledge about any case, I investigated very diligently.

ERV

I was a father to the needy: and the cause of him that I knew not I searched out.

NHEB

I was a father to the needy. The cause of him who I did not know, I searched out.

SMT

I was a father to the needy, and the contention I knew not I shall search it out.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Job 29:16

IwasafatherH1Noun MasculinetothepoorH34andthecauseH7379Noun MasculinewhichIknewH3045VerbnotIsearchedoutH2713Verb

Commentary for Job 29:16

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Job 29:16

Summary

Investigated unknown causes on behalf of poor

Event

Championing poor's cause

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC