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Job 10:8 net — Contradictions in God’s Dealings“Your hands have shaped me and made me, but now you destroy me completely.

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"Contradictions in God’s Dealings“Your hands have shaped me and made me, but now you destroy me completely."

— Job 10:8, NET Bible

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Job 10 — Context

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Are your days like the days of a mortal, or your years like the years of a mortal,

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that you must search out my iniquity, and inquire about my sin,

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although you know that I am not guilty, and that there is no one who can deliver out of your hand?

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Contradictions in God’s Dealings“Your hands have shaped me and made me, but now you destroy me completely.

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Remember that you have made me as with the clay; will you return me to dust?

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Did you not pour me out like milk, and curdle me like cheese?

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You clothed me with skin and flesh and knit me together with bones and sinews.

Job 10:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 10:8 say?
Job 10:8 in the NET Bible reads: “Contradictions in God’s Dealings“Your hands have shaped me and made me, but now you destroy me completely.”
Where is Job 10:8 in the Bible?
Job 10:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 10, verse 8.
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 10:8.
What translation should I read Job 10:8 in?
Job 10:8 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 10:8?
Job 10:8 reads (NET): “Contradictions in God’s Dealings“Your hands have shaped me and made me, but now you destroy me completely.” 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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