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Job 23:16 net — Indeed, God has made my heart faint; the Almighty has terrified me.

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"Indeed, God has made my heart faint; the Almighty has terrified me."

— Job 23:16, NET Bible

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Job 23 — Context

13

But he is unchangeable, and who can change him? Whatever he has desired, he does.

14

For he fulfills his decree against me, and many such things are his plans.

15

That is why I am terrified in his presence; when I consider, I am afraid because of him.

16

Indeed, God has made my heart faint; the Almighty has terrified me.

17

Yet I have not been silent because of the darkness, because of the thick darkness that covered my face.

Job 23:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 23:16 say?
Job 23:16 in the NET Bible reads: “Indeed, God has made my heart faint; the Almighty has terrified me.”
Where is Job 23:16 in the Bible?
Job 23:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 23, verse 16.
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 23:16.
What translation should I read Job 23:16 in?
Job 23:16 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 23:16?
Job 23:16 reads (NET): “Indeed, God has made my heart faint; the Almighty has terrified me.” 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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