Job 27:21 net — The east wind carries him away, and he is gone; it sweeps him out of his place.

NET Bible

"The east wind carries him away, and he is gone; it sweeps him out of his place."

— Job 27:21, NET Bible

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Job 27 — Context

18

The house he builds is as fragile as a moth’s cocoon, like a hut that a watchman has made.

19

He goes to bed wealthy, but will do so no more. When he opens his eyes, it is all gone.

20

Terrors overwhelm him like a flood; at night a whirlwind carries him off.

21

The east wind carries him away, and he is gone; it sweeps him out of his place.

22

It hurls itself against him without pity as he flees headlong from its power.

23

It claps its hands at him in derision and hisses him away from his place.

Job 27:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Job 27:21 say?
Job 27:21 in the NET Bible reads: “The east wind carries him away, and he is gone; it sweeps him out of 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 (NET): “The east wind carries him away, and he is gone; it sweeps him out of 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.
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