Job 17:14 bbe — If I say to the earth, You are my father; and to the worm, My mother and my sister;

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"If I say to the earth, You are my father; and to the worm, My mother and my sister;"

— Job 17:14, Bible in Basic English

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KJV
“I have said to corruption, Thou art my father: to the worm, Thou art my mother, and my sister.”
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ASV
“If I have said to corruption, Thou art my father; To the worm, Thou artmy mother, and my sister; ”
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“If I have said to corruption, 'You are my father;' to the worm, 'My mother,' and 'my sister;'”
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Job 17 — Context

My days are past, my purposes are broken off, even the desires of my heart.

They are changing night into day; they say, The light is near the dark.

If I am waiting for the underworld as my house, if I have made my bed in the dark;

If I say to the earth, You are my father; and to the worm, My mother and my sister;

Where then is my hope? and who will see my desire?

Will they go down with me into the underworld? Will we go down together into the dust?

Job 17:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 17:14 say?

Job 17:14 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “If I say to the earth, You are my father; and to the worm, My mother and my sister;”

Where is Job 17:14 in the Bible?

Job 17:14 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 17, verse 14.

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 17:14.

What translation should I read Job 17:14 in?

Job 17:14 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 17:14?

Job 17:14 reads (BBE): “If I say to the earth, You are my father; and to the worm, My mother and my sister;” 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 17:14 bbe — If I say to the earth, You are my father; and to the worm, My mother and my sister;

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