Job 30:23 kjva — For I know that thou wilt bring me to death, and to the house appointed for all living.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"For I know that thou wilt bring me to death, and to the house appointed for all living."

— Job 30:23, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Job 30 — Context

20

I cry unto thee, and thou dost not hear me: I stand up, and thou regardest me not.

21

Thou art become cruel to me: with thy strong hand thou opposest thyself against me.

22

Thou liftest me up to the wind; thou causest me to ride upon it, and dissolvest my substance.

23

For I know that thou wilt bring me to death, and to the house appointed for all living.

24

Howbeit he will not stretch out his hand to the grave, though they cry in his destruction.

25

Did not I weep for him that was in trouble? was not my soul grieved for the poor?

26

When I looked for good, then evil came unto me: and when I waited for light, there came darkness.

Job 30:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 30:23 say?
Job 30:23 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “For I know that thou wilt bring me to death, and to the house appointed for all living.”
Where is Job 30:23 in the Bible?
Job 30:23 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 30, verse 23.
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 30:23.
What translation should I read Job 30:23 in?
Job 30:23 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 30:23?
Job 30:23 reads (KJVA): “For I know that thou wilt bring me to death, and to the house appointed for all living.” 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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