Albert Barnes Commentary Job 19:9

Albert Barnes Commentary

Job 19:9

1798–1870
Presbyterian
Albert Barnes
Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes Commentary

Job 19:9

1798–1870
Presbyterian
SCRIPTURE

"He hath stripped me of my glory, And taken the crown from my head." — Job 19:9 (ASV)

He has stripped me of my glory - Everything which I had that contributed to my respectability and honor, he has taken away. My property, my health, my family, the esteem of my friend - all is gone.

And taken the crown from my head - The crown is an emblem of honor and dignity - and Job says that God had removed all that contributed to his former dignity. (Proverbs 17:6; Ezekiel 16:12; Lamentations 5:16).