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Job 21:8 nasb — "Their descendants are established with them in their sight, And their offspring before their eyes,

NASB

""Their descendants are established with them in their sight, And their offspring before their eyes,"

— Job 21:8, NASB

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Job 21 — Context

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"Look at me, and be astonished, And put your hand over your mouth.

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"Even when I remember, I am disturbed, And horror takes hold of my flesh.

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"Why do the wicked still live, Continue on, also become very powerful?

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"Their descendants are established with them in their sight, And their offspring before their eyes,

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Their houses are safe from fear, And the rod of God is not on them.

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"His ox mates without fail; His cow calves and does not abort.

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"They send forth their little ones like the flock, And their children skip about.

Job 21:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 21:8 say?
Job 21:8 in the NASB reads: “"Their descendants are established with them in their sight, And their offspring before their eyes,”
Where is Job 21:8 in the Bible?
Job 21:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 21, verse 8.
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 21:8.
What translation should I read Job 21:8 in?
Job 21:8 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 21:8?
Job 21:8 reads (NASB): “"Their descendants are established with them in their sight, And their offspring before their eyes,” 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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