Job 24:13 cpdv — They have been rebellious against the light; they have not known his ways, nor have they returned by his paths.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"They have been rebellious against the light; they have not known his ways, nor have they returned by his paths. "

— Job 24:13, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Job 24 — Context

10

From the naked and those who do not have enough clothing, and from the hungry, they have taken away sheaves of grain.

11

They take their midday rest among the stockpiles of those who, though they have trodden the winepresses, suffer thirst.

12

In the cities, they caused the men to groan and the spirit of the wounded to cry out, and so God does not allow this to go unpunished.

13

They have been rebellious against the light; they have not known his ways, nor have they returned by his paths.

14

The killer of men rises at first light; he executes the destitute and the poor, but, in truth, he is like a thief in the night.

15

The eye of the adulterer waits for darkness, saying, “No eye will see me,” and he covers his face.

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He passes through houses in the nighttime, just as they had agreed among themselves in the daytime; and they are ignorant of the light.

Job 24:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 24:13 say?
Job 24:13 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “They have been rebellious against the light; they have not known his ways, nor have they returned by his paths. ”
Where is Job 24:13 in the Bible?
Job 24:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 24, 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 24:13.
What translation should I read Job 24:13 in?
Job 24:13 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 24:13?
Job 24:13 reads (CPDV): “They have been rebellious against the light; they have not known his ways, nor have they returned by his paths. ” 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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