Job 31:15 bbe — Did not God make him as well as me? did he not give us life in our mothers' bodies?

Bible in Basic English

"Did not God make him as well as me? did he not give us life in our mothers' bodies?"

— Job 31:15, Bible in Basic English

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Job 31 — Context

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It would be a fire burning even to destruction, and taking away all my produce.

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If I did wrong in the cause of my man-servant, or my woman-servant, when they went to law with me;

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What then will I do when God comes as my judge? and what answer may I give to his questions?

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Did not God make him as well as me? did he not give us life in our mothers' bodies?

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If I kept back the desire of the poor; if the widow's eye was looking for help to no purpose;

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If I kept my food for myself, and did not give some of it to the child with no father;

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(For I was cared for by God as by a father from my earliest days; he was my guide from the body of my mother;)

Job 31:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 31:15 say?
Job 31:15 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Did not God make him as well as me? did he not give us life in our mothers' bodies?”
Where is Job 31:15 in the Bible?
Job 31:15 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 31, verse 15.
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 31:15.
What translation should I read Job 31:15 in?
Job 31:15 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 31:15?
Job 31:15 reads (BBE): “Did not God make him as well as me? did he not give us life in our mothers' bodies?” 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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