Job 19:9 Meaning and Explanation
“He hath stripped me of my glory, and taken the crown from my head.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Job laments that God has stripped away his honor and removed the crown of his dignity.
What Does Job 19:9 Mean?
Job had been a man of great standing, honored at the city gate and respected by all. Now he says that glory has been stripped from him and the crown taken from his head. The royal imagery measures how far he has fallen, from honor to the ash heap, from dignity to disgrace.
Earthly glory is fragile; it can be removed in a day. Job's loss reminds us not to anchor our worth in reputation or status, which the changing seasons can take away. Scripture points us instead to a crown that does not fade, and to the Lord who was himself stripped and shamed, yet now wears the diadem of glory and shares it with all who endure with him.
Job 19:9 in the Original Language
kabod (כָּבוֹד), 'glory' -- weight, honor, the visible worth that gives a person dignity and standing.
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What does Job 19:9 mean?
Job laments that God has stripped away his honor and removed the crown of his dignity.