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Or have eaten my morsel alone, And the fatherless has not eaten of it

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The Law of Hospitality

Commentators explain that Job's claim reflects the strict and sacred laws of Eastern hospitality. Sharing one's 'morsel,' no matter how small, was a profound duty. Job asserts he upheld this high standard by not eating alone but sharing with the most vulnerable, like the fatherless.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Job 31:17

18th Century

Theologian

Or have eaten my morsel myself alone - This means if I have not shared what I had, even if it was very small, with others. This was…

John Gill

John Gill

On Job 31:17

17th Century

Pastor

Or have eaten my morsel myself alone
Though he had kept no doubt a plentiful table in the time of his prosperity sui…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Job 31:16–23

17th Century

Minister

Job's conscience gave testimony concerning his just and charitable behaviour toward the poor. He is most expansive on this topic, because in this m…