Job 24:9 net — The fatherless child is snatched from the breast, the infant of the poor is taken as a pledge.

NET Bible

"The fatherless child is snatched from the breast, the infant of the poor is taken as a pledge."

— Job 24:9, NET Bible

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Job 24 — Context

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They reap fodder in the field, and glean in the vineyard of the wicked.

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They spend the night naked because they lack clothing; they have no covering against the cold.

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They are soaked by mountain rains and huddle in the rocks because they lack shelter.

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The fatherless child is snatched from the breast, the infant of the poor is taken as a pledge.

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They go about naked, without clothing, and go hungry while they carry the sheaves.

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They press out the olive oil between the rows of olive trees; they tread the winepresses while they are thirsty.

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From the city the dying groan, and the wounded cry out for help, but God charges no one with wrongdoing.

Job 24:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 24:9 say?
Job 24:9 in the NET Bible reads: “The fatherless child is snatched from the breast, the infant of the poor is taken as a pledge.”
Where is Job 24:9 in the Bible?
Job 24:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 24, verse 9.
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 24:9.
What translation should I read Job 24:9 in?
Job 24:9 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 24:9?
Job 24:9 reads (NET): “The fatherless child is snatched from the breast, the infant of the poor is taken as a pledge.” 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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