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Job 28:7 cpdv — The bird does not know its path, nor has the eye of the vulture beheld it.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"The bird does not know its path, nor has the eye of the vulture beheld it. "

— Job 28:7, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Job 28 — Context

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The burning separates a pilgrim people from those who have been forgotten by the feet of the destitute man and from the unapproachable.

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The land, where bread appeared in its place, has been destroyed by fire.

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Its stones are embedded with sapphires, and its soil, with gold.

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The bird does not know its path, nor has the eye of the vulture beheld it.

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The sons of merchants have not walked there, nor has the lioness traveled through it.

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He has stretched out his hand to the rocks; he has overturned the foundations of the mountains.

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He has cut rivers through the rocks, and his eye has seen all precious things.

Job 28:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 28:7 say?
Job 28:7 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “The bird does not know its path, nor has the eye of the vulture beheld it. ”
Where is Job 28:7 in the Bible?
Job 28:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 28, verse 7.
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 28:7.
What translation should I read Job 28:7 in?
Job 28:7 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 28:7?
Job 28:7 reads (CPDV): “The bird does not know its path, nor has the eye of the vulture beheld it. ” 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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