Job 30:29 bbe — I have become a brother to the jackals, and go about in the company of ostriches.

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"I have become a brother to the jackals, and go about in the company of ostriches."

— Job 30:29, Bible in Basic English

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Job 30:29 in Other Translations

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KJV
“I am a brother to dragons, and a companion to owls.”
King James Version · Read this chapter in KJV
WEB
“I am a brother to jackals, and a companion to ostriches.”
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Job 30 — Context

For I was looking for good, and evil came; I was waiting for light, and it became dark.

My feelings are strongly moved, and give me no rest; days of trouble have overtaken me.

I go about in dark clothing, uncomforted; I get up in the public place, crying out for help.

I have become a brother to the jackals, and go about in the company of ostriches.

My skin is black and dropping off me; and my bones are burning with the heat of my disease.

And my music has been turned to sorrow, and the sound of my pipe into the noise of weeping.

Job 30:29 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 30:29 say?

Job 30:29 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “I have become a brother to the jackals, and go about in the company of ostriches.”

Where is Job 30:29 in the Bible?

Job 30:29 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 30, verse 29.

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 30:29.

What translation should I read Job 30:29 in?

Job 30:29 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 30:29?

Job 30:29 reads (BBE): “I have become a brother to the jackals, and go about in the company of ostriches.” 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 30:29 bbe — I have become a brother to the jackals, and go about in the company of ostriches.

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Job 30:29 in Other Translations

Job 30 — Context

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