Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Lacking clothes, they go about naked; they carry the sheaves, but still go hungry. New Living Translation The poor must go about naked, without any clothing. They harvest food for others while they themselves are starving. English Standard Version They go about naked, without clothing; hungry, they carry the sheaves; Berean Standard Bible Without clothing, they wander about naked. They carry the sheaves, but still go hungry. King James Bible They cause him to go naked without clothing, and they take away the sheaf from the hungry; New King James Version They cause the poor to go naked, without clothing; And they take away the sheaves from the hungry. New American Standard Bible “The poor move about naked without clothing, And they carry sheaves, while going hungry. NASB 1995 “They cause the poor to go about naked without clothing, And they take away the sheaves from the hungry. NASB 1977 “They cause the poor to go about naked without clothing, And they take away the sheaves from the hungry. Legacy Standard Bible Those poor ones walk about naked without clothing, And hungry ones carry the sheaves. Amplified Bible “They cause the poor to go about naked without clothing, And they take away the sheaves [of grain] from the hungry. Christian Standard Bible Without clothing, they wander about naked. They carry sheaves but go hungry. Holman Christian Standard Bible Without clothing, they wander about naked. They carry sheaves but go hungry. American Standard Version So that they go about naked without clothing, And being hungry they carry the sheaves. Contemporary English Version Then they are forced to work naked in the grain fields because they have no clothes, and they go hungry. English Revised Version So that they go about naked without clothing, and being an-hungred they carry the sheaves; GOD'S WORD® Translation [That is why] the poor go around naked. They are hungry, yet they carry bundles of grain. Good News Translation But the poor must go out with no clothes to protect them; they must go hungry while harvesting wheat. International Standard Version They wander around naked, without clothes; hungry, though they carry sheaves of grain. Majority Standard Bible Without clothing, they wander about naked. They carry the sheaves, but still go hungry. NET Bible They go about naked, without clothing, and go hungry while they carry the sheaves. New Heart English Bible So that they go around naked without clothing. Being hungry, they carry the sheaves. Webster's Bible Translation They cause him to go naked without clothing, and they take away the sheaf from the hungry; World English Bible so that they go around naked without clothing. Being hungry, they carry the sheaves. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionNaked, they have gone without clothing, "" And hungry—have taken away a sheaf. Young's Literal Translation Naked, they have gone without clothing, And hungry -- have taken away a sheaf. Smith's Literal Translation They caused the naked to go without clothing, and from the hungry they took away the sheaf; Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFrom the naked and them that go without clothing, and from the hungry they have taken away the ears of corn. Catholic Public Domain Version From the naked and those who do not have enough clothing, and from the hungry, they have taken away sheaves of grain. New American Bible They go about naked, without clothing, and famished, they carry the sheaves. New Revised Standard Version They go about naked, without clothing; though hungry, they carry the sheaves; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThey cause them to go naked without clothing, and they take away bread from the hungry, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Naked they walked for lack of clothing and the hungry picked up bread OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917So that they go about naked without clothing, And being hungry they carry the sheaves; Brenton Septuagint Translation And they have wrongfully caused others to sleep without clothing, and taken away the morsel of the hungry. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Job: Judgment for the Wicked…9The fatherless infant is snatched from the breast; the nursing child of the poor is seized for a debt. 10Without clothing, they wander about naked. They carry the sheaves, but still go hungry. 11They crush olives within their walls; they tread the winepresses, but go thirsty.… Cross References James 2:15-16 Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. / If one of you tells him, “Go in peace; stay warm and well fed,” but does not provide for his physical needs, what good is that? 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 25:35-36 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, / I was naked and you clothed Me, I was sick and you looked after Me, I was in prison and you visited Me.’ Proverbs 22:22-23 Do not rob a poor man because he is poor, and do not crush the afflicted at the gate, / for the LORD will take up their case and will plunder those who rob them. Luke 3:11 John replied, “Whoever has two tunics should share with him who has none, and whoever has food should do the same.” Deuteronomy 15:7-8 If there is a poor man among your brothers within any of the gates in the land that the LORD your God is giving you, then you are not to harden your heart or shut your hand from your poor brother. / Instead, you are to open your hand to him and freely loan him whatever he needs. 1 John 3:17 If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God abide in him? Ezekiel 18:7 He does not oppress another, but restores the pledge to the debtor. He does not commit robbery, but gives his bread to the hungry and covers the naked with clothing. Matthew 5:42 Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you. Proverbs 31:20 She opens her arms to the poor and reaches out her hands to the needy. Isaiah 58:10 and if you give yourself to the hungry and satisfy the afflicted soul, then your light will go forth in the darkness, and your night will be like noonday. Acts 20:35 In everything, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words of the Lord Jesus Himself: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’” Leviticus 25:35-37 Now if your countryman becomes destitute and cannot support himself among you, then you are to help him as you would a foreigner or stranger, so that he can continue to live among you. / Do not take any interest or profit from him, but fear your God, that your countryman may live among you. / You must not lend him your silver at interest or sell him your food for profit. Galatians 2:10 They only asked us to remember the poor, the very thing I was eager to do. Psalm 82:3-4 Defend the cause of the weak and fatherless; uphold the rights of the afflicted and oppressed. / Rescue the weak and needy; save them from the hand of the wicked. Treasury of Scripture They cause him to go naked without clothing, and they take away the sheaf from the hungry; they take away Deuteronomy 24:19 When thou cuttest down thine harvest in thy field, and hast forgot a sheaf in the field, thou shalt not go again to fetch it: it shall be for the stranger, for the fatherless, and for the widow: that the LORD thy God may bless thee in all the work of thine hands. Amos 2:7,8 That pant after the dust of the earth on the head of the poor, and turn aside the way of the meek: and a man and his father will go in unto the same maid, to profane my holy name: … Amos 5:11,12 Forasmuch therefore as your treading is upon the poor, and ye take from him burdens of wheat: ye have built houses of hewn stone, but ye shall not dwell in them; ye have planted pleasant vineyards, but ye shall not drink wine of them… Jump to Previous Bear Carry Cause Clothes Clothing Fields Food Grain Hungry Lacking Naked Others Poor Sheaf SheavesJump to Next Bear Carry Cause Clothes Clothing Fields Food Grain Hungry Lacking Naked Others Poor Sheaf SheavesJob 24 1. Wickedness often goes unpunished17. There is a secret judgment for the wicked Without clothing, they wander about naked. This phrase highlights the extreme poverty and destitution faced by some individuals. In the ancient Near Eastern context, clothing was a basic necessity, and being without it symbolized utter deprivation and vulnerability. The lack of clothing also signifies a loss of dignity and social standing. Biblically, nakedness often represents shame and exposure, as seen in Genesis 3:7 when Adam and Eve realized their nakedness after sinning. This imagery underscores the injustice and neglect experienced by the poor, who are left unprotected and humiliated. The plight of the naked is a recurring theme in Scripture, calling for compassion and justice, as seen in Isaiah 58:7, where God commands His people to clothe the naked. They carry the sheaves, but still go hungry. Persons / Places / Events 1. JobThe central figure in the Book of Job, a man of great faith and patience who endures immense suffering and questions the justice of God. 2. The Oppressed The verse refers to those who are suffering and oppressed, highlighting their lack of basic necessities like clothing and food. 3. The Oppressors Implicit in the text are those who exploit the labor of the oppressed, allowing them to work but not providing for their basic needs. 4. The Sheaves Symbolic of the harvest and the fruits of labor, representing the work done by the oppressed. 5. The Wilderness While not directly mentioned in this verse, the broader context of Job often refers to desolate places, symbolizing the isolation and hardship faced by the oppressed. Teaching Points Compassion for the OppressedAs Christians, we are called to have compassion for those who are suffering and to take action to alleviate their burdens. Justice in Labor The verse challenges us to consider how we treat those who work for us or with us, ensuring that we are fair and just in our dealings. Awareness of Injustice Job 24:10 serves as a reminder to be aware of the injustices around us and to advocate for those who cannot speak for themselves. Stewardship of Resources We are reminded of the importance of using our resources to help those in need, reflecting God's love and provision. Trust in God's Justice Even when we see injustice, we are encouraged to trust in God's ultimate justice and timing, knowing that He sees and will act.(10) They cause him to go naked without clothing.--Rather, they go about, or, so that they go about, naked without clothing (the tautology is expressive in Hebrew, though meaningless in English), and an hungered they carry the sheaves.Verse 10. - They cause him to go naked without clothing; rather, they go naked without clothing. The effects of the oppression on its victims are now traced. First of all, the poor man, whose only wrap or cloak has been taken in pledge, is com-polled to go naked, or almost naked, both day and night, exposed alike to extremes of heat and cold. Secondly, he is compelled to reap and bind and carry home the sheaves of his oppressor, while he himself is half famished with hunger. The second clause of the verse is wrongly translated in the Authorized Version, where we read, and they take away the sheaf from the hungry; the real meaning being, "and they who are an hungered, carry the sheaves" (compare the Revised Version). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Withoutבְּלִ֣י (bə·lî) Adverb Strong's 1097: Failure, nothing, destruction, without, not yet, because not, as long as clothing, לְב֑וּשׁ (lə·ḇūš) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3830: A garment, clothing, raiment they wander about הִ֭לְּכוּ (hil·lə·ḵū) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk naked. עָר֣וֹם (‘ā·rō·wm) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 6174: Nude, either partially, totally They carry נָ֣שְׂאוּ (nā·śə·’ū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 5375: To lift, carry, take the sheaves, עֹֽמֶר׃ (‘ō·mer) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6016: A heap, a sheaf, an omer (dry measure) but still go hungry. וּ֝רְעֵבִ֗ים (ū·rə·‘ê·ḇîm) Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 7456: To be hungry Links Job 24:10 NIVJob 24:10 NLT Job 24:10 ESV Job 24:10 NASB Job 24:10 KJV Job 24:10 BibleApps.com Job 24:10 Biblia Paralela Job 24:10 Chinese Bible Job 24:10 French Bible Job 24:10 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 24:10 So that they go around naked without (Jb) |
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