Job 30:21 bbe — You have become cruel to me; the strength of your hand is hard on me.

Bible in Basic English

"You have become cruel to me; the strength of your hand is hard on me."

— Job 30:21, Bible in Basic English

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Job 30 — Context

With great force he takes a grip of my clothing, pulling me by the neck of my coat.

Truly God has made me low, even to the earth, and I have become like dust.

You give no answer to my cry, and take no note of my prayer.

You have become cruel to me; the strength of your hand is hard on me.

Lifting me up, you make me go on the wings of the wind; I am broken up by the storm.

For I am certain that you will send me back to death, and to the meeting-place ordered for all living.

Has not my hand been stretched out in help to the poor? have I not been a saviour to him in his trouble?

Job 30:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 30:21 say?

Job 30:21 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “You have become cruel to me; the strength of your hand is hard on me.”

Where is Job 30:21 in the Bible?

Job 30:21 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 30, verse 21.

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 30:21.

What translation should I read Job 30:21 in?

Job 30:21 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 30:21?

Job 30:21 reads (BBE): “You have become cruel to me; the strength of your hand is hard on me.” 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.

Job 30:21 bbe — You have become cruel to me; the strength of your hand is hard on me.

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