Job 15:25 asv — Because he hath stretched out his hand against God, And behaveth himself proudly against the Almighty;

American Standard Version

"Because he hath stretched out his hand against God, And behaveth himself proudly against the Almighty; "

— Job 15:25, American Standard Version

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Job 15 — Context

22

He believeth not that he shall return out of darkness, And he is waited for of the sword.

23

He wandereth abroad for bread, saying, Where is it? He knoweth that the day of darkness is ready at his hand.

24

Distress and anguish make him afraid; They prevail against him, as a king ready to the battle.

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Because he hath stretched out his hand against God, And behaveth himself proudly against the Almighty;

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He runneth upon him with astiffneck, With the thick bosses of his bucklers;

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Because he hath covered his face with his fatness, And gathered fat upon his loins;

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And he hath dwelt in desolate cities, In houses which no man inhabited, Which were ready to become heaps;

Job 15:25 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 15:25 say?
Job 15:25 in the American Standard Version reads: “Because he hath stretched out his hand against God, And behaveth himself proudly against the Almighty; ”
Where is Job 15:25 in the Bible?
Job 15:25 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 15, verse 25.
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 15:25.
What translation should I read Job 15:25 in?
Job 15:25 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 15:25?
Job 15:25 reads (ASV): “Because he hath stretched out his hand against God, And behaveth himself proudly against the Almighty; ” 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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