Job 23:6 bbe — Would he make use of his great power to overcome me? No, but he would give attention to me.

Bible in Basic English

"Would he make use of his great power to overcome me? No, but he would give attention to me."

— Job 23:6, Bible in Basic English

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Job 23:6 in Other Translations

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KJV
“Will he plead against me with his great power? No; but he would put strength in me.”
King James Version · Read this chapter in KJV
ASV
“Would he contend with me in the greatness of his power? Nay; but he would give heed unto me. ”
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Job 23 — Context

If only I had knowledge of where he might be seen, so that I might come even to his seat!

I would put my cause in order before him, and my mouth would be full of arguments.

I would see what his answers would be, and have knowledge of what he would say to me.

Would he make use of his great power to overcome me? No, but he would give attention to me.

There an upright man might put his cause before him; and I would be free for ever from my judge.

See, I go forward, but he is not there; and back, but I do not see him;

I am looking for him on the left hand, but there is no sign of him; and turning to the right, I am not able to see him.

Job 23:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 23:6 say?

Job 23:6 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Would he make use of his great power to overcome me? No, but he would give attention to me.”

Where is Job 23:6 in the Bible?

Job 23:6 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 23, verse 6.

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 23:6.

What translation should I read Job 23:6 in?

Job 23:6 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 23:6?

Job 23:6 reads (BBE): “Would he make use of his great power to overcome me? No, but he would give attention to 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.

Job 23:6 bbe — Would he make use of his great power to overcome me? No, but he would give attention to me.

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Job 23 — Context

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