Job 1:20 nasb — Then Job arose and tore his robe and shaved his head, and he fell to the ground and worshiped.

NASB

"Then Job arose and tore his robe and shaved his head, and he fell to the ground and worshiped."

— Job 1:20, NASB

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Job 1 — Context

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While he was still speaking, another also came and said, "The Chaldeans formed three bands and made a raid on the camels and took them and slew the servants with the edge of the sword, and I alone have escaped to tell you."

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While he was still speaking, another also came and said, "Your sons and your daughters were eating and drinking wine in their oldest brother's house,

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and behold, a great wind came from across the wilderness and struck the four corners of the house, and it fell on the young people and they died, and I alone have escaped to tell you."

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Then Job arose and tore his robe and shaved his head, and he fell to the ground and worshiped.

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He said, "Naked I came from my mother's womb, And naked I shall return there. The LORD gave and the LORD has taken away. Blessed be the name of the LORD."

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Through all this Job did not sin nor did he blame God.

Job 1:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 1:20 say?
Job 1:20 in the NASB reads: “Then Job arose and tore his robe and shaved his head, and he fell to the ground and worshiped.”
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 (NASB): “Then Job arose and tore his robe and shaved his head, and he fell to the ground and worshiped.” 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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