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Job 26:3 akjv — How have you counceled him that has no wisdom? and how have you plentifully declared the thing as it is?

American King James Version

"How have you counceled him that has no wisdom? and how have you plentifully declared the thing as it is? "

— Job 26:3, American King James Version

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Job 26 — Context

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But Job answered and said,

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How have you helped him that is without power? how save you the arm that has no strength?

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How have you counceled him that has no wisdom? and how have you plentifully declared the thing as it is?

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To whom have you uttered words? and whose spirit came from you?

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Dead things are formed from under the waters, and the inhabitants thereof.

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Hell is naked before him, and destruction has no covering.

Job 26:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 26:3 say?
Job 26:3 in the American King James Version reads: “How have you counceled him that has no wisdom? and how have you plentifully declared the thing as it is? ”
Where is Job 26:3 in the Bible?
Job 26:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 26, verse 3.
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 26:3.
What translation should I read Job 26:3 in?
Job 26:3 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 26:3?
Job 26:3 reads (AKJV): “How have you counceled him that has no wisdom? and how have you plentifully declared the thing as it is? ” 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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