Job 6:14"To him who is ready to faint, kindness should be shown from his friend; even to him who forsakes the fear of the Almighty.
The setting
Job speaks to his three friends who came to comfort but ended up condemning him...
The emotion here: wounded by friends but still teaching compassion
The original word
chesed (חֶסֶד) — loyal love, covenant faithfulness, kindness that goes beyond duty
Why it matters
Ancient hospitality codes demanded kindness to the suffering, regardless of their perceived guilt
Read with care
What most readers miss in Job 6:14
Job says 'even to him who forsakes' - meaning show kindness EVEN to backsliders
Common misconceptionPeople think this is just about being nice. Job is making a radical statement - show kindness even to those who seem to have turned from God. Suffering people need love, not lectures.
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Verses that echo Job 6:14
Bible Genome reading
Job 6:14 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Job 6:14 comes from the book of Job, written during the Patriarchal period. These words are attributed to Job. The dominant emotion in this verse is lonely, with a comfort power of 70% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the poetry genre of biblical literature. Key themes include friendship, compassion, loyalty. Notable phrases: kindness should be shown; ready to faint. This verse contains a command.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same lonely
“At the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, "Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani?" which is, being interpreted, "My God, my God, why h…”
— Mark 15:34
“Jesus said to them, "A prophet is not without honor, except in his own country, and among his own relatives, and in his own house."”
— Mark 6:4
“About the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, "Eli, Eli, lima sabachthani?" That is, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me…”
— Matthew 27:46
“Yahweh God said, "It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper suitable for him."”
— Genesis 2:18
“I am a brother to jackals, and a companion to ostriches.”
— Job 30:29
Your reflection
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