Job 29:13 Meaning and Explanation
“The blessing of him that was ready to perish came upon me: and I caused the widow’s heart to sing for joy.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Those near death blessed Job, and he turned the grieving widow's sorrow into songs of joy.
What Does Job 29:13 Mean?
Job continues describing his works of mercy. The dying, those ready to perish, blessed him for the help he gave; and the widow, often the most defenseless of all, found her heavy heart turned to singing because of him.
To make a widow's heart sing is among the most beautiful claims a person can make. Job did not merely give aid; he restored joy. This is the shape of godly compassion, which does not stop at meeting need but seeks to bring gladness back to the broken. It anticipates the Savior who came to comfort all who mourn and to give the oil of joy for mourning.
Job 29:13 in the Original Language
almanah (אַלְמָנָה), 'widow' -- a widow, throughout Scripture a figure of vulnerability owed special care.
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What does Job 29:13 mean?
Those near death blessed Job, and he turned the grieving widow's sorrow into songs of joy.