Job 34:13 nasb — "Who gave Him authority over the earth? And who has laid on Him the whole world?

NASB

""Who gave Him authority over the earth? And who has laid on Him the whole world?"

— Job 34:13, NASB

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Job 34 — Context

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"Therefore, listen to me, you men of understanding. Far be it from God to do wickedness, And from the Almighty to do wrong.

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"For He pays a man according to his work, And makes him find it according to his way.

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"Surely, God will not act wickedly, And the Almighty will not pervert justice.

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"Who gave Him authority over the earth? And who has laid on Him the whole world?

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"If He should determine to do so, If He should gather to Himself His spirit and His breath,

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All flesh would perish together, And man would return to dust.

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"But if you have understanding, hear this; Listen to the sound of my words.

Job 34:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 34:13 say?
Job 34:13 in the NASB reads: “"Who gave Him authority over the earth? And who has laid on Him the whole world?”
Where is Job 34:13 in the Bible?
Job 34:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 34, verse 13.
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 34:13.
What translation should I read Job 34:13 in?
Job 34:13 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 34:13?
Job 34:13 reads (NASB): “"Who gave Him authority over the earth? And who has laid on Him the whole world?” 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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