Job 13:1 bbe — Truly, my eye has seen all this, word of it has come to my ear, and I have knowledge of it.
Bible in Basic English
"Truly, my eye has seen all this, word of it has come to my ear, and I have knowledge of it."
— Job 13:1, Bible in Basic English
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Job 13 — Context
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Truly, my eye has seen all this, word of it has come to my ear, and I have knowledge of it.
2
The same things are in my mind as in yours; I am equal to you.
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But I would have talk with the Ruler of all, and my desire is to have an argument with God.
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But you put a false face on things; all your attempts to put things right are of no value.
Job 13:1 — Frequently Asked Questions
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What does Job 13:1 say?
Job 13:1 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Truly, my eye has seen all this, word of it has come to my ear, and I have knowledge of it.”
Where is Job 13:1 in the Bible?
Job 13:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 13, verse 1.
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 13:1.
What translation should I read Job 13:1 in?
Job 13:1 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 13:1?
Job 13:1 reads (BBE): “Truly, my eye has seen all this, word of it has come to my ear, and I have knowledge of 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.