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Saturday, July 19th, 2025
the Week of Proper 10 / Ordinary 15
the Week of Proper 10 / Ordinary 15
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Good News Translation
Job 24:3
They take donkeys that belong to orphans, and keep a widow's ox till she pays her debts.
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Christian Standard Bible®
They drive away the donkeys owned by the fatherlessand take the widow’s ox as collateral.
They drive away the donkeys owned by the fatherlessand take the widow’s ox as collateral.
Hebrew Names Version
They drive away the donkey of the fatherless, And they take the widow's ox for a pledge.
They drive away the donkey of the fatherless, And they take the widow's ox for a pledge.
King James Version
They drive away the ass of the fatherless, they take the widow's ox for a pledge.
They drive away the ass of the fatherless, they take the widow's ox for a pledge.
English Standard Version
They drive away the donkey of the fatherless; they take the widow's ox for a pledge.
They drive away the donkey of the fatherless; they take the widow's ox for a pledge.
New Century Version
They chase away the orphan's donkey and take the widow's ox when she has no money.
They chase away the orphan's donkey and take the widow's ox when she has no money.
New English Translation
They drive away the orphan's donkey; they take the widow's ox as a pledge.
They drive away the orphan's donkey; they take the widow's ox as a pledge.
Amplified Bible
"They drive away the donkeys of the orphans; They take the widow's ox for a pledge.
"They drive away the donkeys of the orphans; They take the widow's ox for a pledge.
New American Standard Bible
"They drive away the donkeys of orphans; They seize the widow's ox as a pledge.
"They drive away the donkeys of orphans; They seize the widow's ox as a pledge.
World English Bible
They drive away the donkey of the fatherless, And they take the widow's ox for a pledge.
They drive away the donkey of the fatherless, And they take the widow's ox for a pledge.
Geneva Bible (1587)
They leade away the asse of the fatherles: and take the widowes oxe to pledge.
They leade away the asse of the fatherles: and take the widowes oxe to pledge.
Legacy Standard Bible
They drive away the donkeys of the orphans;They take the widow's ox for a pledge.
They drive away the donkeys of the orphans;They take the widow's ox for a pledge.
Berean Standard Bible
They drive away the donkey of the fatherless and take the widow's ox in pledge.
They drive away the donkey of the fatherless and take the widow's ox in pledge.
Contemporary English Version
They cheat orphans and widows by taking their donkeys and oxen.
They cheat orphans and widows by taking their donkeys and oxen.
Complete Jewish Bible
they drive away the orphan's donkey; as collateral, they seize the widow's ox.
they drive away the orphan's donkey; as collateral, they seize the widow's ox.
Darby Translation
They drive away the ass of the fatherless, they take the widow's ox for a pledge;
They drive away the ass of the fatherless, they take the widow's ox for a pledge;
Easy-to-Read Version
They steal a donkey that belongs to an orphan. They take a widow's cow until she pays what she owes them. They take a nursing baby from its mother. They take a poor person's child to guarantee a loan.
They steal a donkey that belongs to an orphan. They take a widow's cow until she pays what she owes them. They take a nursing baby from its mother. They take a poor person's child to guarantee a loan.
George Lamsa Translation
They seize the ass of the fatherless, they take the widows ox for a pledge.
They seize the ass of the fatherless, they take the widows ox for a pledge.
Lexham English Bible
They drive away the donkey of orphans; they take the widow's ox as a pledge.
They drive away the donkey of orphans; they take the widow's ox as a pledge.
Literal Translation
they drive away the ass of orphans; they take the widow's ox for a pledge;
they drive away the ass of orphans; they take the widow's ox for a pledge;
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
that dryue awaye the asse of the fatherlesse: that take ye wyddowes oxe for a pledge:
that dryue awaye the asse of the fatherlesse: that take ye wyddowes oxe for a pledge:
American Standard Version
They drive away the ass of the fatherless; They take the widow's ox for a pledge.
They drive away the ass of the fatherless; They take the widow's ox for a pledge.
Bible in Basic English
They send away the ass of him who has no father, they take the widow's ox for debt.
They send away the ass of him who has no father, they take the widow's ox for debt.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
They drive away the ass of the fatherless, they take the widow's ox for a pledge.
They drive away the ass of the fatherless, they take the widow's ox for a pledge.
King James Version (1611)
They driue away the asse of the fatherlesse, they take the widowes oxe for a pledge.
They driue away the asse of the fatherlesse, they take the widowes oxe for a pledge.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
They driue away the asse of the fatherlesse, and take the wydowes oxe for a pledge:
They driue away the asse of the fatherlesse, and take the wydowes oxe for a pledge:
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
They have led away, the ass of the fatherless, and taken the widow’s ox for a pledge.
They have led away, the ass of the fatherless, and taken the widow’s ox for a pledge.
English Revised Version
They drive away the ass of the fatherless, they take the widow's ox for a pledge.
They drive away the ass of the fatherless, they take the widow's ox for a pledge.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
Thei driueden awei the asse of fadirlesse children, and token awei the cow of a widewe for a wed.
Thei driueden awei the asse of fadirlesse children, and token awei the cow of a widewe for a wed.
Update Bible Version
They drive away the donkey of the fatherless; They take the widow's ox for a pledge.
They drive away the donkey of the fatherless; They take the widow's ox for a pledge.
Webster's Bible Translation
They drive away the ass of the fatherless, they take the widow's ox for a pledge.
They drive away the ass of the fatherless, they take the widow's ox for a pledge.
New King James Version
They drive away the donkey of the fatherless; They take the widow's ox as a pledge.
They drive away the donkey of the fatherless; They take the widow's ox as a pledge.
New Living Translation
They take the orphan's donkey and demand the widow's ox as security for a loan.
They take the orphan's donkey and demand the widow's ox as security for a loan.
New Life Bible
They drive away the donkeys that belong to those who have no parents. They take the bull that belongs to a woman whose husband has died, as a promise that she will pay what she owes.
They drive away the donkeys that belong to those who have no parents. They take the bull that belongs to a woman whose husband has died, as a promise that she will pay what she owes.
New Revised Standard
They drive away the donkey of the orphan; they take the widow's ox for a pledge.
They drive away the donkey of the orphan; they take the widow's ox for a pledge.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
The ass of the fatherless, they drive off, they take in pledge the ox of the widow;
The ass of the fatherless, they drive off, they take in pledge the ox of the widow;
Douay-Rheims Bible
They have driven away the ass of the fatherless, and have taken away the widow’s ox for a pledge.
They have driven away the ass of the fatherless, and have taken away the widow’s ox for a pledge.
Revised Standard Version
They drive away the ass of the fatherless; they take the widow's ox for a pledge.
They drive away the ass of the fatherless; they take the widow's ox for a pledge.
Young's Literal Translation
The ass of the fatherless they lead away, They take in pledge the ox of the widow,
The ass of the fatherless they lead away, They take in pledge the ox of the widow,
New American Standard Bible (1995)
"They drive away the donkeys of the orphans; They take the widow's ox for a pledge.
"They drive away the donkeys of the orphans; They take the widow's ox for a pledge.
Contextual Overview
1 Why doesn't God set a time for judging, a day of justice for those who serve him? 2 People move property lines to get more land; they steal sheep and put them with their own flocks. 3 They take donkeys that belong to orphans, and keep a widow's ox till she pays her debts. 4 They prevent the poor from getting their rights and force the needy to run and hide. 5 So the poor, like wild donkeys, search for food in the dry wilderness; nowhere else can they find food for their children. 6 They have to harvest fields they don't own, and gather grapes in vineyards of the wicked. 7 At night they sleep with nothing to cover them, nothing to keep them from the cold. 8 They are drenched by the rain that falls on the mountains, and they huddle beside the rocks for shelter. 9 Evil people make slaves of fatherless infants and take the children of the poor in payment for debts. 10 But the poor must go out with no clothes to protect them; they must go hungry while harvesting wheat.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
drive: Job 22:6-9, Job 31:16, Job 31:17, Deuteronomy 24:6, Deuteronomy 24:10-13, Deuteronomy 24:17-21, 1 Samuel 12:3
Reciprocal: Exodus 22:26 - to pledge Deuteronomy 24:12 - General Job 6:27 - the fatherless Job 22:9 - widows Job 24:21 - doeth not Proverbs 1:13 - General Proverbs 23:10 - fatherless Ezekiel 18:7 - hath restored Ezekiel 33:15 - restore
Cross-References
Genesis 6:2
some of the heavenly beings saw that these young women were beautiful, so they took the ones they liked.
some of the heavenly beings saw that these young women were beautiful, so they took the ones they liked.
Genesis 6:4
In those days, and even later, there were giants on the earth who were descendants of human women and the heavenly beings. They were the great heroes and famous men of long ago.
In those days, and even later, there were giants on the earth who were descendants of human women and the heavenly beings. They were the great heroes and famous men of long ago.
Genesis 14:19
blessed him, and said, "May the Most High God, who made heaven and earth, bless Abram!
blessed him, and said, "May the Most High God, who made heaven and earth, bless Abram!
Genesis 14:22
Abram answered, "I solemnly swear before the Lord , the Most High God, Maker of heaven and earth,
Abram answered, "I solemnly swear before the Lord , the Most High God, Maker of heaven and earth,
Genesis 21:23
So make a vow here in the presence of God that you will not deceive me, my children, or my descendants. I have been loyal to you, so promise that you will also be loyal to me and to this country in which you are living."
So make a vow here in the presence of God that you will not deceive me, my children, or my descendants. I have been loyal to you, so promise that you will also be loyal to me and to this country in which you are living."
Genesis 24:3
I want you to make a vow in the name of the Lord , the God of heaven and earth, that you will not choose a wife for my son from the people here in Canaan.
I want you to make a vow in the name of the Lord , the God of heaven and earth, that you will not choose a wife for my son from the people here in Canaan.
Genesis 24:4
You must go back to the country where I was born and get a wife for my son Isaac from among my relatives."
You must go back to the country where I was born and get a wife for my son Isaac from among my relatives."
Genesis 24:14
I will say to one of them, ‘Please, lower your jar and let me have a drink.' If she says, ‘Drink, and I will also bring water for your camels,' may she be the one that you have chosen for your servant Isaac. If this happens, I will know that you have kept your promise to my master."
I will say to one of them, ‘Please, lower your jar and let me have a drink.' If she says, ‘Drink, and I will also bring water for your camels,' may she be the one that you have chosen for your servant Isaac. If this happens, I will know that you have kept your promise to my master."
Genesis 24:15
Before he had finished praying, Rebecca arrived with a water jar on her shoulder. She was the daughter of Bethuel, who was the son of Abraham's brother Nahor and his wife Milcah.
Before he had finished praying, Rebecca arrived with a water jar on her shoulder. She was the daughter of Bethuel, who was the son of Abraham's brother Nahor and his wife Milcah.
Genesis 24:17
The servant ran to meet her and said, "Please give me a drink of water from your jar."
The servant ran to meet her and said, "Please give me a drink of water from your jar."
Gill's Notes on the Bible
They drive away the ass of the fatherless,.... Who are left destitute of friends, and have none to take care of them, and provide for them; and who having one ass to carry their goods for them from place to place, or to ride upon, which though a creature of no great worth, yet of some usefulness, this they drove away from its pasture, or however from its right owner; and who having but one, it was the more cruel and inhuman to take it from him, see, 2 Samuel 12:3;
they take the widow's ox for a pledge; or oxen, the singular for the plural, with which her lands were ploughed, for a single ox could be but of little service: some render it "a cow" h, by the milk of which she and her family were chiefly supported, as many poor country families are by the means of a good milch cow; and to take this, on which her livelihood depended, and retain for a pledge, was very barbarous; when the law concerning pledges took place among the Jews, in the times of Moses, which it seems was in being before with others, whatsoever was useful to persons, either to keep them warm, or by which they got their bread, were not to be taken, at least not detained for a pledge, see Exodus 22:26.
h ש×ר "pro bove foemina, vacca", Bolducius.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
They drive away the ass of the fatherless - Of the orphan, who cannot protect himself, and whose only property may consist in this useful animal. Injury done to an orphan is always regarded as a crime of special magnitude, for they are unable to protect themselves; see the notes at Job 22:9.
They take the widowâs ox for a pledge - See the notes at Job 22:6. The widow was dependent on her ox to till the ground, and hence, the crime of taking it away in pledge for the payment of a debt.
