Job 1:14 cpdv — a messenger came to Job, who said, “The oxen were plowing, and the donkeys were grazing beside them,

Catholic Public Domain Version

"a messenger came to Job, who said, “The oxen were plowing, and the donkeys were grazing beside them, "

— Job 1:14, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Job 1 — Context

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But extend your hand a little, and touch all that he possesses, and see if he still praises you to your face.”

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Therefore, the Lord said to Satan, “Behold, everything that he has is in your hand, only do not extend your hand against him.” And Satan departed from the face of the Lord.

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So, on a certain day, when his sons and daughters were eating and drinking wine, in the house of their first-born brother,

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a messenger came to Job, who said, “The oxen were plowing, and the donkeys were grazing beside them,

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and the Sabeans rushed in and carried away everything, and they struck the servants with the sword; and I alone evaded them to tell you.”

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And while he was still speaking, another arrived, and he said, “The fire of God fell from heaven, and, having struck the sheep and the servants, it consumed them; and I alone escaped to tell you.”

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And while he also was still speaking, another arrived, and he said, “The Chaldeans organized three attacks, and advanced on the camels and took them; and not only that, but they have struck the servants with the sword; and I alone fled to tell you.”

Job 1:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 1:14 say?
Job 1:14 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “a messenger came to Job, who said, “The oxen were plowing, and the donkeys were grazing beside them, ”
Where is Job 1:14 in the Bible?
Job 1:14 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 1, verse 14.
Who wrote Job?
Job is traditionally attributed to Anonymous; among the oldest books of the Bible. It was written Unknown; possibly c. 2000–1800 BC, with composition c. 1400–500 BC.
What is the book of Job about?
Job is the ancient story of a righteous man stripped of everything he has, and the four friends who try and fail to explain his suffering. When God finally speaks, he does not answer the "why" — he reveals himself, and Job worships from a place deeper than his pain.
What are the major themes of Job?
Job explores themes including Suffering, Sovereignty, Faith Under Trial, Wisdom, God's Majesty. These themes shape the meaning and context of Job 1:14.
What translation should I read Job 1:14 in?
Job 1:14 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Job 1:14?
Job 1:14 reads (CPDV): “a messenger came to Job, who said, “The oxen were plowing, and the donkeys were grazing beside them, ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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