Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version I was eyes to the blind and feet to the lame. New Living Translation I served as eyes for the blind and feet for the lame. English Standard Version I was eyes to the blind and feet to the lame. Berean Standard Bible I served as eyes to the blind and as feet to the lame. King James Bible I was eyes to the blind, and feet was I to the lame. New King James Version I was eyes to the blind, And I was feet to the lame. New American Standard Bible “I was eyes to those who were blind, And feet to those who could not walk. NASB 1995 “I was eyes to the blind And feet to the lame. NASB 1977 “I was eyes to the blind, And feet to the lame. Legacy Standard Bible I was eyes to the blind And feet to the lame. Amplified Bible “I was eyes to the blind And I was feet to the lame. Christian Standard Bible I was eyes to the blind and feet to the lame. Holman Christian Standard Bible I was eyes to the blind and feet to the lame. American Standard Version I was eyes to the blind, And feet was I to the lame. Contemporary English Version I was helpful to the blind and to the lame. English Revised Version I was eyes to the blind, and feet was I to the lame. GOD'S WORD® Translation I was eyes for the blind person. I was feet for the lame person. Good News Translation I was eyes for the blind, and feet for the lame. International Standard Version I served as eyes for the blind and feet for the lame. Majority Standard Bible I served as eyes to the blind and as feet to the lame. NET Bible I was eyes for the blind and feet for the lame; New Heart English Bible I was eyes to the blind, and feet to the lame. Webster's Bible Translation I was eyes to the blind, and feet was I to the lame. World English Bible I was eyes to the blind, and feet to the lame. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionI have been eyes to the blind, "" And I [am] feet to the lame. Young's Literal Translation Eyes I have been to the blind, And feet to the lame am I. Smith's Literal Translation Eyes was I to the blind one, and feet to the lame was I. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleI was an eye to the blind, and a foot to the lame. Catholic Public Domain Version I was an eye for the blind and a foot for the lame. New American Bible I was eyes to the blind, and feet to the lame was I. New Revised Standard Version I was eyes to the blind, and feet to the lame. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleI was eyes to the blind, and feet was I to the lame. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated I have been eyes to the blind and feet to the crippled OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917I was eyes to the blind, And feet was I to the lame. Brenton Septuagint Translation I was the eye of the blind, and the foot of the lame. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Job's Former Blessings…14I put on righteousness, and it clothed me; justice was my robe and my turban. 15I served as eyes to the blind and as feet to the lame. 16I was a father to the needy, and I took up the case of the stranger.… Cross References Isaiah 35:5-6 Then the eyes of the blind will be opened and the ears of the deaf unstopped. / Then the lame will leap like a deer and the mute tongue will shout for joy. For waters will gush forth in the wilderness, and streams in the desert. Matthew 11:5 The blind receive sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is preached to the poor. Luke 4:18 “The Spirit of the Lord is on Me, because He has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to release the oppressed, Psalm 146:8 the LORD opens the eyes of the blind, the LORD lifts those who are weighed down, the LORD loves the righteous. Proverbs 31:8-9 Open your mouth for those with no voice, for the cause of all the dispossessed. / Open your mouth, judge righteously, and defend the cause of the poor and needy. Isaiah 42:7 to open the eyes of the blind, to bring prisoners out of the dungeon and those sitting in darkness out from the prison house. 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.’ John 9:39 Then Jesus declared, “For judgment I have come into this world, so that the blind may see and those who see may become blind.” Acts 26:18 to open their eyes, so that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and an inheritance among those sanctified by faith in Me.’ Galatians 6:2 Carry one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. 1 Corinthians 12:22-23 On the contrary, the parts of the body that seem to be weaker are indispensable, / and the parts we consider less honorable, we treat with greater honor. And our unpresentable parts are treated with special modesty, James 1:27 Pure and undefiled religion before our God and Father is this: to care for orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world. Isaiah 61:1 The Spirit of the Lord GOD is on Me, because the LORD has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and freedom to the prisoners, Deuteronomy 27:18 ‘Cursed is he who lets a blind man wander in the road.’ And let all the people say, ‘Amen!’ 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 I was eyes to the blind, and feet was I to the lame. eyes Numbers 10:31 And he said, Leave us not, I pray thee; forasmuch as thou knowest how we are to encamp in the wilderness, and thou mayest be to us instead of eyes. Matthew 11:5 The blind receive their sight, and the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, and the poor have the gospel preached to them. 1 Corinthians 12:12 For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ. Jump to Previous Blind Eyes Feet Lame Power WalkingJump to Next Blind Eyes Feet Lame Power WalkingJob 29 1. Job bemoans his former prosperityI served as eyes to the blind In this phrase, Job reflects on his past role as a leader and helper in his community. The imagery of being "eyes to the blind" suggests providing guidance, wisdom, and insight to those who lack understanding or direction. In ancient times, blindness was often associated with helplessness and vulnerability, making Job's service particularly compassionate and significant. This role aligns with the biblical principle of caring for the needy and vulnerable, as seen in passages like Isaiah 42:7, which speaks of opening the eyes of the blind. Job's actions can be seen as a foreshadowing of Christ, who healed the blind and brought spiritual enlightenment (John 9:39). and as feet to the lame. Persons / Places / Events 1. JobA man described as blameless and upright, who feared God and shunned evil. He is the central figure in the Book of Job, known for his immense suffering and unwavering faith. 2. The Blind Represents those who lack vision or understanding, both physically and metaphorically. In Job's context, it refers to those who needed guidance and support. 3. The Lame Symbolizes individuals who are unable to walk or move forward, again both physically and metaphorically. Job provided assistance and support to these individuals. 4. Uz The land where Job lived, often associated with the region east of Israel, possibly in Edom or northern Arabia. 5. Job's Friends Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar, who come to comfort Job but end up challenging his integrity and understanding of God’s justice. Teaching Points Compassionate ServiceJob exemplifies the heart of a servant, showing that true righteousness involves actively helping those in need. We are called to be proactive in our communities, offering support and guidance to those who are struggling. Empathy and Advocacy Job's actions remind us of the importance of empathy and standing up for those who cannot stand up for themselves. As Christians, we should be advocates for justice and mercy. Reflecting Christ's Love Job's life foreshadows the ministry of Jesus, who healed the blind and lame. We are to reflect Christ's love by being His hands and feet in the world today. Spiritual Insight and Guidance Being "eyes to the blind" can also mean providing spiritual insight and guidance to those who are lost or confused. We should seek to share the wisdom and truth of God's Word with others. Strengthening the Weak Just as Job was "feet to the lame," we are called to support and strengthen those who are weak, whether physically, emotionally, or spiritually.Verse 15. - I was eyes to the blind, and feet was I to the lame. The Persian kings had officials, whom they called their "eyes" and their "ears" - observers who were to inform them of all that went on in the provinces ('Ancient Monarchies,' vol. 3. p. 213). Job acted as "eyes" to the blind of his time, giving them the information which their infirmity hindered them from obtaining. He was also feet to the lame, taking messages for them, going on their errands, and the like. He was kind and helpful to his fellow-men, not only in great, but also in little matters. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew I [served as]הָ֭יִיתִי (hā·yî·ṯî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be eyes עֵינַ֣יִם (‘ê·na·yim) Noun - cd Strong's 5869: An eye, a fountain to the blind לַֽעִוֵּ֑ר (la·‘iw·wêr) Preposition-l, Article | Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 5787: Blind [and] אָֽנִי׃ (’ā·nî) Pronoun - first person common singular Strong's 589: I as feet וְרַגְלַ֖יִם (wə·raḡ·la·yim) Conjunctive waw | Noun - fd Strong's 7272: A foot, a step, the pudenda to the lame. לַפִּסֵּ֣חַ (lap·pis·sê·aḥ) Preposition-l, Article | Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 6455: Lame Links Job 29:15 NIVJob 29:15 NLT Job 29:15 ESV Job 29:15 NASB Job 29:15 KJV Job 29:15 BibleApps.com Job 29:15 Biblia Paralela Job 29:15 Chinese Bible Job 29:15 French Bible Job 29:15 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 29:15 I was eyes to the blind (Jb) |
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