Job 34:24 web — He breaks in pieces mighty men in ways past finding out, and sets others in their place.

World English Bible

"He breaks in pieces mighty men in ways past finding out, and sets others in their place."

— Job 34:24, World English Bible

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Job 34 — Context

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"For his eyes are on the ways of a man. He sees all his goings.

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There is no darkness, nor thick gloom, where the workers of iniquity may hide themselves.

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For he doesn't need to consider a man further, that he should go before God in judgment.

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He breaks in pieces mighty men in ways past finding out, and sets others in their place.

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Therefore he takes knowledge of their works. He overturns them in the night, so that they are destroyed.

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He strikes them as wicked men in the open sight of others;

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because they turned aside from following him, and wouldn't pay attention to any of his ways,

Job 34:24 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 34:24 say?
Job 34:24 in the World English Bible reads: “He breaks in pieces mighty men in ways past finding out, and sets others in their place.”
Where is Job 34:24 in the Bible?
Job 34:24 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 34, verse 24.
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 34:24.
What translation should I read Job 34:24 in?
Job 34:24 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 34:24?
Job 34:24 reads (WEB): “He breaks in pieces mighty men in ways past finding out, and sets others in their place.” 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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