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Job 13:3 nasb — "But I would speak to the Almighty, And I desire to argue with God.

NASB

""But I would speak to the Almighty, And I desire to argue with God."

— Job 13:3, NASB

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Job 13 — Context

1

"Behold, my eye has seen all this, My ear has heard and understood it.

2

"What you know I also know; I am not inferior to you.

3

"But I would speak to the Almighty, And I desire to argue with God.

4

"But you smear with lies; You are all worthless physicians.

5

"O that you would be completely silent, And that it would become your wisdom!

6

"Please hear my argument And listen to the contentions of my lips.

Job 13:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 13:3 say?
Job 13:3 in the NASB reads: “"But I would speak to the Almighty, And I desire to argue with God.”
Where is Job 13:3 in the Bible?
Job 13:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 13, verse 3.
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 13:3.
What translation should I read Job 13:3 in?
Job 13:3 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 13:3?
Job 13:3 reads (NASB): “"But I would speak to the Almighty, And I desire to argue with God.” 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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