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Job 3:3 asv — Let the day perish wherein I was born, And the night which said, There is a man-child conceived.

American Standard Version

"Let the day perish wherein I was born, And the night which said, There is a man-child conceived. "

— Job 3:3, American Standard Version

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Job 3 — Context

1

After this opened Job his mouth, and cursed his day.

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And Job answered and said:

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Let the day perish wherein I was born, And the night which said, There is a man-child conceived.

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Let that day be darkness; Let not God from above seek for it, Neither let the light shine upon it.

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Let darkness and the shadow of death claim it for their own; Let a cloud dwell upon it; Let all that maketh black the day terrify it.

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As for that night, let thick darkness seize upon it: Let it not rejoice among the days of the year; Let it not come into the number of the months.

Job 3:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 3:3 say?
Job 3:3 in the American Standard Version reads: “Let the day perish wherein I was born, And the night which said, There is a man-child conceived. ”
Where is Job 3:3 in the Bible?
Job 3:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 3, 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 3:3.
What translation should I read Job 3:3 in?
Job 3:3 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 3:3?
Job 3:3 reads (ASV): “Let the day perish wherein I was born, And the night which said, There is a man-child conceived. ” 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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