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Job 30:3 kjva — For want and famine they were solitary; fleeing into the wilderness in former time desolate and waste.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"For want and famine they were solitary; fleeing into the wilderness in former time desolate and waste."

— Job 30:3, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Job 30 — Context

1

But now they that are younger than I have me in derision, whose fathers I would have disdained to have set with the dogs of my flock.

2

Yea, whereto might the strength of their hands profit me, in whom old age was perished?

3

For want and famine they were solitary; fleeing into the wilderness in former time desolate and waste.

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Who cut up mallows by the bushes, and juniper roots for their meat.

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They were driven forth from among men, (they cried after them as after a thief;)

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To dwell in the clifts of the valleys, in caves of the earth, and in the rocks.

Job 30:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 30:3 say?
Job 30:3 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “For want and famine they were solitary; fleeing into the wilderness in former time desolate and waste.”
Where is Job 30:3 in the Bible?
Job 30:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 30, verse 3.
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 30:3.
What translation should I read Job 30:3 in?
Job 30:3 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 30:3?
Job 30:3 reads (KJVA): “For want and famine they were solitary; fleeing into the wilderness in former time desolate and waste.” 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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