Job 27:21 nasb — "The east wind carries him away, and he is gone, For it whirls him away from his place.

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""The east wind carries him away, and he is gone, For it whirls him away from his place."

— Job 27:21, NASB

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KJV
“The east wind carrieth him away, and he departeth: and as a storm hurleth him out of his place.”
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WEB
“The east wind carries him away, and he departs. It sweeps him out of his place.”
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NET
“The east wind carries him away, and he is gone; it sweeps him out of his place.”
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BBE
“The east wind takes him up and he is gone; he is forced violently out of his place.”
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Job 27 — Context

"He has built his house like the spider's web, Or as a hut which the watchman has made.

"He lies down rich, but never again; He opens his eyes, and it is no longer.

"Terrors overtake him like a flood; A tempest steals him away in the night.

"The east wind carries him away, and he is gone, For it whirls him away from his place.

"For it will hurl at him without sparing; He will surely try to flee from its power.

"Men will clap their hands at him And will hiss him from his place.

Job 27:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 27:21 say?

Job 27:21 in the NASB reads: “"The east wind carries him away, and he is gone, For it whirls him away from his place.”

Where is Job 27:21 in the Bible?

Job 27:21 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 27, verse 21.

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 27:21.

What translation should I read Job 27:21 in?

Job 27:21 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 27:21?

Job 27:21 reads (NASB): “"The east wind carries him away, and he is gone, For it whirls him away from his place.” 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 27:21 nasb — "The east wind carries him away, and he is gone, For it whirls him away from his place.

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Job 27 — Context

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