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Job 3:9 cpdv — Let the stars be concealed with its darkness. Let it expect light, and not see it, nor the rising of the dawn in the Ea…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Let the stars be concealed with its darkness. Let it expect light, and not see it, nor the rising of the dawn in the East. "

— Job 3:9, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Job 3 — Context

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Let a whirlwind of darkness take hold of that night, let it not be counted in the days of the year, nor numbered in the months.

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May that night be alone and unworthy of praise.

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May they curse it, who curse the day, who are prepared to awaken a leviathan.

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Let the stars be concealed with its darkness. Let it expect light, and not see it, nor the rising of the dawn in the East.

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For it did not close the doors of the womb that bore me, nor take away evils from my eyes.

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Why did I not die in the womb? Having left the womb, why did I not immediately perish?

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Why was I received upon the knees? Why was I suckled at the breasts?

Job 3:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 3:9 say?
Job 3:9 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Let the stars be concealed with its darkness. Let it expect light, and not see it, nor the rising of the dawn in the East. ”
Where is Job 3:9 in the Bible?
Job 3:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 3, verse 9.
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 3:9.
What translation should I read Job 3:9 in?
Job 3:9 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 3:9?
Job 3:9 reads (CPDV): “Let the stars be concealed with its darkness. Let it expect light, and not see it, nor the rising of the dawn in the East. ” 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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