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Job 1:7 cpdv — The Lord said to him, “Where do you come from?” Answering, he said, “I have circled the land, and walked around in it.”

Catholic Public Domain Version

"The Lord said to him, “Where do you come from?” Answering, he said, “I have circled the land, and walked around in it.” "

— Job 1:7, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Job 1 — Context

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And his sons went and made a feast by houses, each one on his day. And sending, they called their three sisters to eat and drink with them.

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And when the days of their feasting had been completed, Job sent to them and sanctified them, and, getting up at dawn, he offered holocausts for each one. For he said, “Perhaps my sons have sinned and have not praised God in their hearts.” So Job did all the days.

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But on a certain day, when the sons of God came to attend in the presence of the Lord, Satan also arrived among them.

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The Lord said to him, “Where do you come from?” Answering, he said, “I have circled the land, and walked around in it.”

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And the Lord said to him, “Have you not considered my servant, Job? For there is no one like him in the land, a simple and honest man, fearing God and withdrawing from evil.”

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Answering him, Satan said, “Does Job fear God to no purpose?

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Have you not fortified him, as well as his house and every one of his belongings around him, blessed the works of his hands, and his possession has increased in the land?

Job 1:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 1:7 say?
Job 1:7 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “The Lord said to him, “Where do you come from?” Answering, he said, “I have circled the land, and walked around in it.” ”
Where is Job 1:7 in the Bible?
Job 1:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 1, verse 7.
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 1:7.
What translation should I read Job 1:7 in?
Job 1:7 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 1:7?
Job 1:7 reads (CPDV): “The Lord said to him, “Where do you come from?” Answering, he said, “I have circled the land, and walked around in it.” ” 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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