Job 22:13 net — But you have said,‘What does God know? Does he judge through such deep darkness?

NET Bible

"But you have said,‘What does God know? Does he judge through such deep darkness?"

— Job 22:13, NET Bible

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Job 22 — Context

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That is why snares surround you, and why sudden fear terrifies you,

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why it is so dark you cannot see, and why a flood of water covers you.

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“Is not God on high in heaven? And see the lofty stars, how high they are!

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But you have said,‘What does God know? Does he judge through such deep darkness?

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Thick clouds are a veil for him, so he does not see us, as he goes back and forth in the vault of heaven.’

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Will you keep to the old path that evil men have walked–

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men who were carried off before their time, when the flood was poured out on their foundations?

Job 22:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 22:13 say?
Job 22:13 in the NET Bible reads: “But you have said,‘What does God know? Does he judge through such deep darkness?”
Where is Job 22:13 in the Bible?
Job 22:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 22, verse 13.
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 22:13.
What translation should I read Job 22:13 in?
Job 22:13 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 22:13?
Job 22:13 reads (NET): “But you have said,‘What does God know? Does he judge through such deep darkness?” 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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