Job 19:16 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Bible Comments

I called my servant, and he gave me no answer; I intreated him with my mouth.

Servant - born in my house (as distinguished from those sojourning in it), and so altogether belonging to the family. Yet even he disobeys my call.

Mouth - i:e., calling aloud; formerly a nod was enough. Now I look no longer for obedience; I try entreaty.

Job 19:16

16 I called my servant, and he gave me no answer; I intreated him with my mouth.