Job 2:12 | MHM | STEP | v. 12 : When the friends saw Job from a distance, they hardly recognized him because his suffering had changed his appearance so much. They showed their sorrow by weeping aloud, tearing their clothes, and putting dust on their heads. These were traditional signs of deep grief. They did not turn away from Job but showed even more tenderness and sympathy. Sometimes, seeing a friend in pain teaches us important lessons and brings out our own compassion (Job 2:12; Lamentations 4:7-8 ; Ruth 1:19 ).

‏ Job 2:12

v. 12: When the friends saw Job from a distance, they hardly recognized him because his suffering had changed his appearance so much. They showed their sorrow by weeping aloud, tearing their clothes, and putting dust on their heads. These were traditional signs of deep grief. They did not turn away from Job but showed even more tenderness and sympathy. Sometimes, seeing a friend in pain teaches us important lessons and brings out our own compassion (Job 2:12; Lamentations 4:7-8 ^a; Ruth 1:19 ^b).