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class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/job/31.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />and their hearts did not bless me for warming them with the fleece from my sheep,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/job/31.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />did they not praise me for providing wool clothing to keep them warm?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/job/31.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />if his body has not blessed me, and if he was not warmed with the fleece of my sheep,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/job/31.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />if his heart has not blessed me for warming him with the fleece of my sheep,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/job/31.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />If his loins have not blessed me, and <i>if</i> he were <i>not</i> warmed with the fleece of my sheep;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/job/31.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />If his heart has not blessed me, And <i>if</i> he was <i>not</i> warmed with the fleece of my sheep;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/job/31.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />If his waist has not thanked me, And if he has not been warmed with the fleece of my sheep,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/job/31.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />If his loins have not thanked me, And if he has not been warmed with the fleece of my sheep,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/job/31.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />If his loins have not thanked me, And if he has not been warmed with the fleece of my sheep,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/job/31.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />If his loins have not blessed me, And if he has not been warmed with the fleece of my sheep,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/job/31.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />If his loins have not thanked <i>and</i> blessed me [for clothing them], And if he was not warmed with the fleece of my sheep,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/job/31.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />if he did not bless me while warming himself with the fleece from my sheep,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/job/31.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />if he did not bless me while warming himself with the fleece from my sheep, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/job/31.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />If his loins have not blessed me, And if he hath not been warmed with the fleece of my sheep;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/job/31.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />and I was praised for supplying woolen garments to keep them warm. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/job/31.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />If his loins have not blessed me, and if he were not warmed with the fleece of my sheep;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/job/31.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />(If his body didn't bless me, or the wool from my sheep didn't keep him warm....)<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/job/31.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />I would give him clothing made of wool that had come from my own flock of sheep. Then he would praise me with all his heart. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/job/31.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />if he hadn't thanked me from the bottom of his heart, if he had not been warmed by wool from my sheep,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/job/31.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />if his heart has not blessed me for warming him with the fleece of my sheep,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/job/31.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />whose heart did not bless me as he warmed himself with the fleece of my sheep, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/job/31.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />if his heart hasn't blessed me, if he hasn't been warmed with my sheep's fleece;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/job/31.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />If his loins have not blessed me, and if he hath not been warmed with the fleece of my sheep;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/job/31.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />if his heart hasn’t blessed me, if he hasn’t been warmed with my sheep’s fleece; <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/job/31.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />If his loins have not blessed me, "" And from the fleece of my sheep "" He does not warm himself,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/job/31.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> If his loins have not blessed me, And from the fleece of my sheep He doth not warm himself,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/job/31.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />If his loins did not praise me, and he will be warmed from the fleece of my sheep.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/job/31.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />If his sides have not blessed me, and if he were not warmed with the fleece of my sheep: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/job/31.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />if his sides have not blessed me, and if he were not warmed with the fleece of my sheep;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/job/31.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Whose limbs have not blessed me when warmed with the fleece of my sheep; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/job/31.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />whose loins have not blessed me, and who was not warmed with the fleece of my sheep;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/job/31.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />(But they were reared upon my knees, and were warmed with the fleece of my sheep);<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/job/31.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />If they were not reared on my knees or warmed from the wool of my sheep<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/job/31.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />If his loins have not blessed me, And if he were not warmed with the fleece of my sheep;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/job/31.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />and if the poor did not bless me, and their shoulders were <i>not</i> warmed with the fleece of my lambs;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/job/31-20.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/XAwuD5NuZq0?start=4702" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/job/31.htm">Job's Final Appeal</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">19</span>if I have seen one perish for lack of clothing, or a needy man without a cloak, <span class="reftext">20</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/518.htm" title="518: ’im- (Conj) -- If. A primitive particle; used very widely as demonstrative, lo!">if</a> <a href="/hebrew/2504.htm" title="2504: ḥă·lå̄·ṣō (N-mdc:: 3ms) -- Loins. From chalats; only in the dual; the loins.">his heart</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">has not</a> <a href="/hebrew/1288.htm" title="1288: ḇê·ră·ḵū·nî (V-Piel-Perf-3cp:: 1cs) -- To kneel, bless. A primitive root; to kneel; by implication to bless God, and man; also to curse.">blessed me</a> <a href="/hebrew/2552.htm" title="2552: yiṯ·ḥam·mām (V-Hitpael-Imperf-3ms) -- To be or become warm. A primitive root; to be hot.">for warming him</a> <a href="/hebrew/1488.htm" title="1488: ū·mig·gêz (Conj-w, Prep-m:: N-msc) -- A shearing, mowing. From gazaz; a fleece; also mown grass.">with the fleece</a> <a href="/hebrew/3532.htm" title="3532: kə·ḇā·śay (N-mpc:: 1cs) -- A lamb. From an unused root meaning to dominate; a ram.">of my sheep,</a> </span><span class="reftext">21</span>if I have lifted up my hand against the fatherless because I saw that I had support in the gate,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/25-35.htm">Matthew 25:35-36</a></span><br />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.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/58-7.htm">Isaiah 58:7</a></span><br />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?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/2-15.htm">James 2:15-16</a></span><br />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?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/3-17.htm">1 John 3:17-18</a></span><br />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? / Little children, let us love not in word and speech, but in action and truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/19-17.htm">Proverbs 19:17</a></span><br />Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD, and He will repay the lender.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/3-11.htm">Luke 3:11</a></span><br />John replied, “Whoever has two tunics should share with him who has none, and whoever has food should do the same.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/6-9.htm">Galatians 6:9-10</a></span><br />Let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. / Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to the family of faith.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/13-16.htm">Hebrews 13:16</a></span><br />And do not neglect to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/15-7.htm">Deuteronomy 15:7-11</a></span><br />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. / Be careful not to harbor this wicked thought in your heart: “The seventh year, the year of release, is near,” so that you look upon your poor brother begrudgingly and give him nothing. He will cry out to the LORD against you, and you will be guilty of sin. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/6-18.htm">1 Timothy 6:18</a></span><br />Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and ready to share,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-42.htm">Matthew 5:42</a></span><br />Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-13.htm">Romans 12:13</a></span><br />Share with the saints who are in need. Practice hospitality.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/20-35.htm">Acts 20:35</a></span><br />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.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/9-9.htm">2 Corinthians 9:9-11</a></span><br />As it is written: “He has scattered abroad His gifts to the poor; His righteousness endures forever.” / Now He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your store of seed and will increase the harvest of your righteousness. / You will be enriched in every way to be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will produce thanksgiving to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/19-9.htm">Leviticus 19:9-10</a></span><br />When you reap the harvest of your land, you are not to reap to the very edges of your field or gather the gleanings of your harvest. / You must not strip your vineyard bare or gather its fallen grapes. Leave them for the poor and the foreigner. I am the LORD your God.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">If his loins have not blessed me, and if he were not warmed with the fleece of my sheep;</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/29-11.htm">Job 29:11</a></b></br> When the ear heard <i>me</i>, then it blessed me; and when the eye saw <i>me</i>, it gave witness to me:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/24-13.htm">Deuteronomy 24:13</a></b></br> In any case thou shalt deliver him the pledge again when the sun goeth down, that he may sleep in his own raiment, and bless thee: and it shall be righteousness unto thee before the LORD thy God.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/job/2-9.htm">Bless</a> <a href="/job/29-13.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/job/29-13.htm">Blessing</a> <a href="/judges/6-40.htm">Fleece</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/22-18.htm">Hasn't</a> <a href="/job/31-9.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/job/15-27.htm">Loins</a> <a href="/job/30-1.htm">Sheep</a> <a href="/john/10-7.htm">Sheep's</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-22.htm">Thanked</a> <a href="/job/30-4.htm">Warm</a> <a href="/james/2-16.htm">Warmed</a> <a href="/john/18-25.htm">Warming</a> <a href="/2_kings/3-4.htm">Wool</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/5-12.htm">Bless</a> <a href="/job/42-12.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/job/42-12.htm">Blessing</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/18-4.htm">Fleece</a> <a href="/jeremiah/4-8.htm">Hasn't</a> <a href="/job/31-27.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/job/38-3.htm">Loins</a> <a href="/job/42-12.htm">Sheep</a> <a href="/matthew/7-15.htm">Sheep's</a> <a href="/luke/17-16.htm">Thanked</a> <a href="/job/37-17.htm">Warm</a> <a href="/job/39-14.htm">Warmed</a> <a href="/job/39-14.htm">Warming</a> <a href="/psalms/147-16.htm">Wool</a><div class="vheading2">Job 31</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/31-1.htm">Job makes a solemn protestation of his integrity in several duties</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/job/31.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/job/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/job/31.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>if his heart has not blessed me</b><br>This phrase reflects the cultural importance of hospitality and generosity in ancient Near Eastern societies. In Job's time, providing for the needy was a moral obligation, and those who received help would often express gratitude and blessings. The heart blessing someone indicates genuine appreciation and acknowledgment of kindness. This aligns with <a href="/proverbs/19-17.htm">Proverbs 19:17</a>, which states that kindness to the poor is akin to lending to the Lord, emphasizing the spiritual significance of such acts.<p><b>for warming him</b><br>The act of providing warmth is a basic yet profound expression of care and compassion. In the harsh climates of the ancient Near East, warmth was essential for survival, especially during cold nights. This phrase underscores the practical aspects of charity, where meeting physical needs is a direct way to show love and concern for others. It echoes the teachings of Jesus in <a href="/matthew/25-35.htm">Matthew 25:35-40</a>, where caring for the least of these is equated with serving Christ Himself.<p><b>with the fleece of my sheep</b><br>Sheep were a valuable asset in ancient times, providing wool, meat, and milk. The fleece, in particular, was used for making clothing and blankets, essential for warmth. Job's mention of using his own sheep's fleece highlights his personal involvement and sacrifice in helping others. This reflects the biblical principle of stewardship, where one's resources are used to serve and bless others, as seen in <a href="/1_timothy/6-17.htm">1 Timothy 6:17-19</a>, which encourages the rich to be generous and willing to share. The imagery of sheep also connects to Jesus as the Good Shepherd, who provides for and protects His flock.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/job.htm">Job</a></b><br>A 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.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_needy.htm">The Needy</a></b><br>In this context, Job refers to those who are poor or in need, whom he has helped by providing clothing and warmth.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_fleece_of_my_sheep.htm">The Fleece of My Sheep</a></b><br>This refers to the wool from Job's sheep, symbolizing the resources and wealth that Job used to care for others.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/generosity_as_a_reflection_of_faith.htm">Generosity as a Reflection of Faith</a></b><br>Job's willingness to use his resources to help others is a testament to his faith and righteousness. Believers are encouraged to reflect their faith through acts of generosity.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_blessing_of_giving.htm">The Blessing of Giving</a></b><br>Job notes that the heart of the needy blessed him. This highlights the reciprocal nature of giving, where both the giver and receiver are blessed.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/stewardship_of_resources.htm">Stewardship of Resources</a></b><br>Job's use of his sheep's fleece to warm others demonstrates responsible stewardship. Christians are called to use their resources wisely to serve and bless others.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/compassionate_living.htm">Compassionate Living</a></b><br>Job's example challenges believers to live compassionately, actively seeking opportunities to meet the needs of those around them.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/integrity_in_action.htm">Integrity in Action</a></b><br>Job's actions align with his words, showing integrity. Believers are encouraged to ensure their actions reflect their professed beliefs.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/job/31.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 20.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">If his loins have not blessed me</span> (see above, <a href="/job/29-11.htm">Job 29:11, 13</a>), <span class="cmt_word">and if he were not warmed with the fleece of my sheep</span>. Clothed, <span class="accented">i.e.</span>, with a garment spun from wool yielded by my own sheep. A great sheikh like Job would keep in store many such garments, ready to be given to such as were naked or poorly clad, when they came under his observation (<a href="/isaiah/58-7.htm">Isaiah 58:7</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/job/31-20.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">if</span><br /><span class="heb">אִם־</span> <span class="translit">(’im-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_518.htm">Strong's 518: </a> </span><span class="str2">Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his heart</span><br /><span class="heb">חֲלָצָ֑יו</span> <span class="translit">(ḥă·lā·ṣāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - mdc | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2504.htm">Strong's 2504: </a> </span><span class="str2">The loins</span><br /><br /><span class="word">has not</span><br /><span class="heb">לֹ֣א</span> <span class="translit">(lō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><br /><span class="word">blessed me</span><br /><span class="heb">בֵרֲכ֣וּנִי</span> <span class="translit">(ḇê·ră·ḵū·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person common plural | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1288.htm">Strong's 1288: </a> </span><span class="str2">To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for warming him</span><br /><span class="heb">יִתְחַמָּֽם׃</span> <span class="translit">(yiṯ·ḥam·mām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hitpael - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2552.htm">Strong's 2552: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be or become warm</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with the fleece</span><br /><span class="heb">וּמִגֵּ֥ז</span> <span class="translit">(ū·mig·gêz)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1488.htm">Strong's 1488: </a> </span><span class="str2">A fleece, mown grass</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of my sheep,</span><br /><span class="heb">כְּ֝בָשַׂי</span> <span class="translit">(kə·ḇā·śay)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3532.htm">Strong's 3532: </a> </span><span class="str2">A lamb</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/job/31-20.htm">Job 31:20 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/job/31-20.htm">Job 31:20 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/job/31-20.htm">Job 31:20 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/job/31-20.htm">Job 31:20 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/job/31-20.htm">Job 31:20 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/job/31-20.htm">Job 31:20 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/job/31-20.htm">Job 31:20 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/job/31-20.htm">Job 31:20 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/job/31-20.htm">Job 31:20 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/job/31-20.htm">Job 31:20 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/job/31-20.htm">OT Poetry: Job 31:20 If his heart hasn't blessed me if (Jb) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/job/31-19.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Job 31:19"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Job 31:19" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/job/31-21.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Job 31:21"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Job 31:21" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>