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Job 29:4 net — just as I was in my most productive time, when God’s intimate friendship was experienced in my tent,

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"just as I was in my most productive time, when God’s intimate friendship was experienced in my tent,"

— Job 29:4, NET Bible

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Job 29 — Context

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IV. Job’s Concluding Soliloquy(29:1-31:40)Job Recalls His Former Condition Then Job continued his speech:

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“O that I could be as I was in the months now gone, in the days when God watched over me,

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when he caused his lamp to shine upon my head, and by his light I walked through darkness;

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just as I was in my most productive time, when God’s intimate friendship was experienced in my tent,

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when the Almighty was still with me and my children were around me;

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when my steps were bathed with butter and the rock poured out for me streams of olive oil!

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When I went out to the city gate and secured my seat in the public square,

Job 29:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 29:4 say?
Job 29:4 in the NET Bible reads: “just as I was in my most productive time, when God’s intimate friendship was experienced in my tent,”
Where is Job 29:4 in the Bible?
Job 29:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 29, verse 4.
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 29:4.
What translation should I read Job 29:4 in?
Job 29:4 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 29:4?
Job 29:4 reads (NET): “just as I was in my most productive time, when God’s intimate friendship was experienced in my tent,” 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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