Job 15:27 bbe — Because his face is covered with fat, and his body has become thick;

Bible in Basic English

"Because his face is covered with fat, and his body has become thick;"

— Job 15:27, Bible in Basic English

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Job 15 — Context

24

He is greatly in fear of the dark day, trouble and pain overcome him:

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Because his hand is stretched out against God, and his heart is lifted up against the Ruler of all,

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Running against him like a man of war, covered by his thick breastplate; even like a king ready for the fight,

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Because his face is covered with fat, and his body has become thick;

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And he has made his resting-place in the towns which have been pulled down, in houses where no man had a right to be, whose fate was to become masses of broken walls.

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He does not get wealth for himself, and is unable to keep what he has got; the heads of his grain are not bent down to the earth.

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He does not come out of the dark; his branches are burned by the flame, and the wind takes away his bud.

Job 15:27 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 15:27 say?
Job 15:27 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Because his face is covered with fat, and his body has become thick;”
Where is Job 15:27 in the Bible?
Job 15:27 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 15, verse 27.
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 15:27.
What translation should I read Job 15:27 in?
Job 15:27 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 15:27?
Job 15:27 reads (BBE): “Because his face is covered with fat, and his body has become thick;” 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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