Job 13:8 asv — Will ye show partiality to him? Will ye contend for God?

American Standard Version

"Will ye show partiality to him? Will ye contend for God? "

— Job 13:8, American Standard Version

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Job 13:8 in Other Translations

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KJV
“Will ye accept his person? will ye contend for God?”
King James Version · Read this chapter in KJV
WEB
“Will you show partiality to him? Will you contend for God?”
World English Bible · Read this chapter in WEB
NET
“Will you show him partiality? Will you argue the case for God?”
NET Bible · Read this chapter in NET
DRB
“Do you accept this person, and do you endeavour to judge for God?”
Douay-Rheims Bible · Read this chapter in DRB
BBE
“Will you have respect for God's person in this cause, and put yourselves forward as his supporters?”
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KJVA
“Will ye accept his person? will ye contend for God?”
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Job 13 — Context

Oh that ye would altogether hold your peace! And it would be your wisdom.

Hear now my reasoning, And hearken to the pleadings of my lips.

Will ye speak unrighteously for God, And talk deceitfully for him?

Will ye show partiality to him? Will ye contend for God?

Is it good that he should search you out? Or as one deceiveth a man, will ye deceive him?

He will surely reprove you, If ye do secretly show partiality.

Shall not his majesty make you afraid, And his dread fall upon you?

Job 13:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 13:8 say?

Job 13:8 in the American Standard Version reads: “Will ye show partiality to him? Will ye contend for God? ”

Where is Job 13:8 in the Bible?

Job 13:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 13, 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 13:8.

What translation should I read Job 13:8 in?

Job 13:8 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 13:8?

Job 13:8 reads (ASV): “Will ye show partiality to him? Will ye contend for 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.

Job 13:8 asv — Will ye show partiality to him? Will ye contend for God?

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