Bible Strands
Job 31:32
but no stranger had to lodge on the street, for my door has been open to the traveler—
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Job speaks in his sworn defense before God, cataloging his past conduct to prove his integrity.
The words — The text highlights גֵּ֑ר (Ger) as “a sojourner” and יָלִ֣ין (ya.Lin) as “he passed the night,” describing the stranger’s need for shelter.
The thread — This practice of welcoming outsiders runs through Genesis 19:2 and Judges 19:20, where travelers are urged not to spend the night in the open, and is reiterated in Hebrews 13:2.
Why it lands — It requires the reader to maintain an open door and provide lodging, treating hospitality as a non-negotiable duty rather than a discretionary act.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
The stranger did not lodge in the street: but I opened my doors to the traveller.
Cross-references
- Hebrews 13:2 Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it.
- Genesis 19:2 and said, “My lords, please turn aside into the house of your servant; wash your feet and spend the night. Then you can rise early and go on your way.” “No,” they answered, “we will spend the night in the square.”
- Judges 19:20 “Peace to you,” said the old man. “Let me supply everything you need. Only do not spend the night in the square.”
- Isaiah 58:7 Isn’t it to share your bread with the hungry, to bring the poor and homeless into your home, to clothe the naked when you see him, and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood?
- Matthew 25:35 For I was hungry and you gave Me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave Me something to drink, I was a stranger and you took Me in,
- Romans 12:13 Share with the saints who are in need. Practice hospitality.
- 1 Peter 4:9 Show hospitality to one another without complaining.
- Judges 19:15 They stopped to go in and lodge in Gibeah. The Levite went in and sat down in the city square, but no one would take them into his home for the night.
- Job 31:17 if I have eaten my morsel alone, not sharing it with the fatherless—
- Matthew 25:40 And the King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of Mine, you did for Me.’