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Job 3:8 nasb — "Let those curse it who curse the day, Who are prepared to rouse Leviathan.

NASB

""Let those curse it who curse the day, Who are prepared to rouse Leviathan."

— Job 3:8, NASB

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Job 3 — Context

5

"Let darkness and black gloom claim it; Let a cloud settle on it; Let the blackness of the day terrify it.

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

7

"Behold, let that night be barren; Let no joyful shout enter it.

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"Let those curse it who curse the day, Who are prepared to rouse Leviathan.

9

"Let the stars of its twilight be darkened; Let it wait for light but have none, And let it not see the breaking dawn;

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Because it did not shut the opening of my mother's womb, Or hide trouble from my eyes.

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"Why did I not die at birth, Come forth from the womb and expire?

Job 3:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 3:8 say?
Job 3:8 in the NASB reads: “"Let those curse it who curse the day, Who are prepared to rouse Leviathan.”
Where is Job 3:8 in the Bible?
Job 3:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 3, verse 8.
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 3:8.
What translation should I read Job 3:8 in?
Job 3:8 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 3:8?
Job 3:8 reads (NASB): “"Let those curse it who curse the day, Who are prepared to rouse Leviathan.” 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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