Job 30:8 bbe — They are sons of shame, and of men without a name, who have been forced out of the land.

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"They are sons of shame, and of men without a name, who have been forced out of the land."

— Job 30:8, Bible in Basic English

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“They were children of fools, yea, children of base men: they were viler than the earth.”
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Job 30 — Context

They are sent out from among their townsmen, men are crying after them as thieves

They have to get a resting-place in the hollows of the valleys, in holes of the earth and rocks.

They make noises like asses among the brushwood; they get together under the thorns.

They are sons of shame, and of men without a name, who have been forced out of the land.

And now I have become their song, and I am a word of shame to them.

I am disgusting to them; they keep away from me, and put marks of shame on me.

For he has made loose the cord of my bow, and put me to shame; he has sent down my flag to the earth before me.

Job 30:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 30:8 say?

Job 30:8 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “They are sons of shame, and of men without a name, who have been forced out of the land.”

Where is Job 30:8 in the Bible?

Job 30:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 30, verse 8.

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 30:8.

What translation should I read Job 30:8 in?

Job 30:8 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 30:8?

Job 30:8 reads (BBE): “They are sons of shame, and of men without a name, who have been forced out of the land.” 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 30:8 bbe — They are sons of shame, and of men without a name, who have been forced out of the land.

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