Job 1:20 cpdv — Then Job got up and tore his garments, and, having shaved his head, he collapsed on the ground, and worshipped,

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Then Job got up and tore his garments, and, having shaved his head, he collapsed on the ground, and worshipped, "

— Job 1:20, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Job 1 — Context

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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.”

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He was still speaking, and behold, another entered, and he said, “Your sons and daughters were feasting and drinking wine in the house of their first-born brother,

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when suddenly a severe wind rushed forth from a region of the desert and shook the four corners of the house, which collapsed and crushed your children, and they are dead; and I alone escaped to tell you.”

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Then Job got up and tore his garments, and, having shaved his head, he collapsed on the ground, and worshipped,

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and he said, “Naked I departed from my mother’s womb, and naked I shall return. The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away. Just as it pleased the Lord, so has it been done. Blessed be the name of the Lord.”

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In all this, Job did not sin by his lips, nor did he speak any foolish thing against God.

Job 1:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 1:20 say?
Job 1:20 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Then Job got up and tore his garments, and, having shaved his head, he collapsed on the ground, and worshipped, ”
Where is Job 1:20 in the Bible?
Job 1:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 1, verse 20.
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 1:20.
What translation should I read Job 1:20 in?
Job 1:20 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 1:20?
Job 1:20 reads (CPDV): “Then Job got up and tore his garments, and, having shaved his head, he collapsed on the ground, and worshipped, ” 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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