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Job 30:7 net — They brayed like animals among the bushes and were huddled together under the nettles.

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"They brayed like animals among the bushes and were huddled together under the nettles."

— Job 30:7, NET Bible

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Job 30 — Context

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By the brush they would gather herbs from the salt marshes, and the root of the broom tree was their food.

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They were banished from the community– people shouted at them like they would shout at thieves–

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so that they had to live in the dry stream beds, in the holes of the ground, and among the rocks.

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They brayed like animals among the bushes and were huddled together under the nettles.

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Sons of senseless and nameless people, they were driven out of the land with whips.

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Job’s Indignities“And now I have become their taunt song; I have become a byword among them.

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They detest me and maintain their distance; they do not hesitate to spit in my face.

Job 30:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 30:7 say?
Job 30:7 in the NET Bible reads: “They brayed like animals among the bushes and were huddled together under the nettles.”
Where is Job 30:7 in the Bible?
Job 30:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 30, verse 7.
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 30:7.
What translation should I read Job 30:7 in?
Job 30:7 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 30:7?
Job 30:7 reads (NET): “They brayed like animals among the bushes and were huddled together under the nettles.” 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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