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Job 2:13-1953 kjv — So they sat down with him upon the ground seven days and seven nights, and none spake a word unto him: for they saw tha…

King James Version

"So they sat down with him upon the ground seven days and seven nights, and none spake a word unto him: for they saw that his grief was very great. "

— Job 2:13-1953, King James Version

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Job 2 — Context

10

But he said unto her, Thou speakest as one of the foolish women speaketh. What? shall we receive good at the hand of God, and shall we not receive evil? In all this did not Job sin with his lips.

11

Now when Job’s three friends heard of all this evil that was come upon him, they came every one from his own place; Eliphaz the Temanite, and Bildad the Shuhite, and Zophar the Naamathite: for they had made an appointment together to come to mourn with him and to comfort him.

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And when they lifted up their eyes afar off, and knew him not, they lifted up their voice, and wept; and they rent every one his mantle, and sprinkled dust upon their heads toward heaven.

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So they sat down with him upon the ground seven days and seven nights, and none spake a word unto him: for they saw that his grief was very great.

Job 2:13-1953 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 2:13-1953 say?
Job 2:13-1953 in the King James Version reads: “So they sat down with him upon the ground seven days and seven nights, and none spake a word unto him: for they saw that his grief was very great. ”
Where is Job 2:13-1953 in the Bible?
Job 2:13-1953 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 2, verses 13–1953.
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 2:13-1953.
What translation should I read Job 2:13-1953 in?
Job 2:13-1953 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 2:13-1953?
Job 2:13-1953 reads (KJV): “So they sat down with him upon the ground seven days and seven nights, and none spake a word unto him: for they saw that his grief was very great. ” 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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