job 22:9 Thou hast sent widows away empty, and the arms of the fatherless have been broken.

job 22:9 "You have sent widows away empty, And the strength of the orphans has been crushed.

9. empty--without their wants being relieved (Ge 31:42). The Mosaic law especially protected the widow and fatherless (Ex 22:22); the violation of it in their case by the great is a complaint of the prophets (Isa 1:17).
arms--supports, helps, on which one leans (Ho 7:15). Thou hast robbed them of their only stay. Job replies in Job 29:11-16.

job 22:9 "You have sent widows away empty, And the strength of the orphans has been crushed.

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