Job 31:23 net — For the calamity from God was a terror to me, and by reason of his majesty I was powerless.

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"For the calamity from God was a terror to me, and by reason of his majesty I was powerless."

— Job 31:23, NET Bible

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Job 31 — Context

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whose heart did not bless me as he warmed himself with the fleece of my sheep,

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if I have raised my hand to vote against the orphan, when I saw my support in the court,

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then let my arm fall from the shoulder, let my arm be broken off at the socket.

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For the calamity from God was a terror to me, and by reason of his majesty I was powerless.

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“If I have put my confidence in gold or said to pure gold,‘You are my security!’

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if I have rejoiced because of the extent of my wealth, or because of the great wealth my hand had gained,

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if I looked at the sun when it was shining, and the moon advancing as a precious thing,

Job 31:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 31:23 say?
Job 31:23 in the NET Bible reads: “For the calamity from God was a terror to me, and by reason of his majesty I was powerless.”
Where is Job 31:23 in the Bible?
Job 31:23 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 31, verse 23.
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 31:23.
What translation should I read Job 31:23 in?
Job 31:23 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 31:23?
Job 31:23 reads (NET): “For the calamity from God was a terror to me, and by reason of his majesty I was powerless.” 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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