Job 19:14

“My kinsfolk have failed, etc.] Or “ceased” f730, not to be, or that they were dead, which is sometimes the sense of the word; but they ceased from visiting him, or doing any good office for him; those that were “near” f731 him, as the word used signifies; that were near him in relation, and were often near him in place, in his own house, in company and conversation with him, now ceased to be near him in affection; or to come nigh him, to converse with him and comfort him, and sympathize with him, which might be expected from persons nearly related: and my familiar friends have forgotten me; such as were well known to him, and he to them, and who not long ago were very loving and friendly to…”

“My kinsfolk have failed - My neighbors (קרובי qârôbāy), those who were near to me. It may refer to “nearness” of affinity, friendship, or residence. The essential idea is that of “nearness” - whether by blood, affection, or vicinity. In Psalms 38:11, it denotes near friends. And my familiar friends - Those who knew me - מידעי myudā‛ay. The allusion is to those who were “intimately” acquainted with him, or who were his bosom friends. return to 'Top of Page'”

“kinsfolk: Psa 38:11; Pro 18:24; Mic 7:5, Mic 7:6; Mat 10:21 familiar: Sa2 16:23; Psa 55:12-14; Jer 20:10; Joh 13:18 Job 19:15”