Job 30:24 asv — Howbeit doth not one stretch out the hand in his fall? Or in his calamity therefore cry for help?

American Standard Version

" Howbeit doth not one stretch out the hand in his fall? Or in his calamity therefore cry for help? "

— Job 30:24, American Standard Version

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Job 30 — Context

21

Thou art turned to be cruel to me; With the might of thy hand thou persecutest me.

22

Thou liftest me up to the wind, thou causest me to rideupon it; And thou dissolvest me in the storm.

23

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

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Howbeit doth not one stretch out the hand in his fall? Or in his calamity therefore cry for help?

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

26

When I looked for good, then evil came; And when I waited for light, there came darkness.

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My heart is troubled, and resteth not; Days of affliction are come upon me.

Job 30:24 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 30:24 say?
Job 30:24 in the American Standard Version reads: “ Howbeit doth not one stretch out the hand in his fall? Or in his calamity therefore cry for help? ”
Where is Job 30:24 in the Bible?
Job 30:24 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 30, verse 24.
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 30:24.
What translation should I read Job 30:24 in?
Job 30:24 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 30:24?
Job 30:24 reads (ASV): “ Howbeit doth not one stretch out the hand in his fall? Or in his calamity therefore cry for help? ” 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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