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Job 18:18-1953 kjv — He shall be driven from light into darkness, and chased out of the world. He shall neither have son nor nephew among hi…

King James Version

18

He shall be driven from light into darkness, and chased out of the world.

19

He shall neither have son nor nephew among his people, nor any remaining in his dwellings.

20

They that come after him shall be astonied at his day, as they that went before were affrighted.

21

Surely such are the dwellings of the wicked, and this is the place of him that knoweth not God.

— Job 18:18-1953, King James Version

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Job 18:18-1953 in Other Translations

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  • ASV

    “He shall be driven from light into darkness, And chased out of the world. He shall have neither son nor son’s son among his people, Nor any remaining where he sojourned. They that come after shall be astonished at his day, As they that went before were affrighted. Surely such are the dwellings of the unrighteous, And this is the place of him that knoweth not God. ”

  • WEB

    “He shall be driven from light into darkness, and chased out of the world. He shall have neither son nor grandson among his people, nor any remaining where he lived. Those who come after shall be astonished at his day, as those who went before were frightened. Surely such are the dwellings of the unrighteous. This is the place of him who doesn't know God."”

  • NET

    “He is driven from light into darkness and is banished from the world. He has neither children nor descendants among his people, no survivor in those places he once stayed. People of the west are appalled at his fate; people of the east are seized with horror, saying, ‘Surely such is the residence of an evil man; and this is the place of one who has not known God.’””

  • DRB

    “He shall drive him out of light into darkness, and shall remove him out of the world. His seed shall not subsist, nor his offspring among his people, nor any remnants in his country. They that come after him shall be astonished at his day, and horror shall fall upon them that went before. These then are the tabernacles of the wicked, and this the place of him that knoweth not God. ”

  • BBE

    “He is sent away from the light into the dark; he is forced out of the world. He has no offspring or family among his people, and in his living-place there is no one of his name. At his fate those of the west are shocked, and those of the east are overcome with fear. Truly, these are the houses of the sinner, and this is the place of him who has no knowledge of God.”

  • KJVA

    “He shall be driven from light into darkness, and chased out of the world. He shall neither have son nor nephew among his people, nor any remaining in his dwellings. They that come after him shall be astonied at his day, as they that went before were affrighted. Surely such are the dwellings of the wicked, and this is the place of him that knoweth not God. ”

Job 18 — Context

15

It shall dwell in his tabernacle, because it is none of his: brimstone shall be scattered upon his habitation.

16

His roots shall be dried up beneath, and above shall his branch be cut off.

17

His remembrance shall perish from the earth, and he shall have no name in the street.

18

He shall be driven from light into darkness, and chased out of the world.

19

He shall neither have son nor nephew among his people, nor any remaining in his dwellings.

20

They that come after him shall be astonied at his day, as they that went before were affrighted.

21

Surely such are the dwellings of the wicked, and this is the place of him that knoweth not God.

Job 18:18-1953 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 18:18-1953 say?
Job 18:18-1953 in the King James Version reads: “He shall be driven from light into darkness, and chased out of the world. He shall neither have son nor nephew among his people, nor any remaining in his dwellings. They that come after him shall be astonied at his day, as they that went before were affrighted. Surely such are the dwellings of the wicked, and this is the place of him that knoweth not God. ”
Where is Job 18:18-1953 in the Bible?
Job 18:18-1953 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 18, verses 18–1953.
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 18:18-1953.
What translation should I read Job 18:18-1953 in?
Job 18:18-1953 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 18:18-1953?
Job 18:18-1953 reads (KJV): “He shall be driven from light into darkness, and chased out of the world. He shall neither have son nor nephew among his people, nor any remaining in his dwellings. They that come after him shall be astonied at his day, as they that went before were affrighted. Surely such are the dwellings of the wicked, and this is the place of him that knoweth not 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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