Job 22:7

“Thou hast not given water to the weary to drink, etc.] To a weary thirsty traveller, to whom in those hot countries cold water was very refreshing, and which in desert places was not to be had in common, or any where; rich men were possessed of their wells and fountains, and were kept for their own use, and it was a kindness and favour to obtain water of them; and yet a cup of cold water is one of the least favours to be given to a poor man, and to deny it him in distress was very inhuman, and was very far from Job’s character: and thou hast withholden bread from the hungry: bread, which strengthens man’s heart, and is the staff of life, without which he cannot support; and this is not to be…”

“Hospitality to the weary traveller is regarded in the East as a primary duty (Isa 21:14).”

“Thou hast not given water to the weary - That is, thou hast withheld the rites of hospitality - one of the most grievous offences which could be charged on an Arabian; compare the notes at Isaiah 21:14. In all the Oriental world, hospitality was regarded, and is still, as a duty of the highest obligation. return to 'Top of Page'”

“not given: Job 31:17; Deu 15:7-11; Psa 112:9; Pro 11:24, Pro 11:25, Pro 19:17; Isa 58:7, Isa 58:10; Eze 18:7, Eze 18:16; Mat 25:42; Rom 12:20 Job 22:8”