Job 36:12 nasb — "But if they do not hear, they shall perish by the sword And they will die without knowledge.

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""But if they do not hear, they shall perish by the sword And they will die without knowledge."

— Job 36:12, NASB

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“But if they hearken not, they shall perish by the sword, And they shall die without knowledge. ”
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Job 36 — Context

Then He declares to them their work And their transgressions, that they have magnified themselves.

"He opens their ear to instruction, And commands that they return from evil.

"If they hear and serve Him, They will end their days in prosperity And their years in pleasures.

"But if they do not hear, they shall perish by the sword And they will die without knowledge.

"But the godless in heart lay up anger; They do not cry for help when He binds them.

"They die in youth, And their life perishes among the cult prostitutes.

"He delivers the afflicted in their affliction, And opens their ear in time of oppression.

Job 36:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 36:12 say?

Job 36:12 in the NASB reads: “"But if they do not hear, they shall perish by the sword And they will die without knowledge.”

Where is Job 36:12 in the Bible?

Job 36:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 36, verse 12.

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 36:12.

What translation should I read Job 36:12 in?

Job 36:12 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 36:12?

Job 36:12 reads (NASB): “"But if they do not hear, they shall perish by the sword And they will die without knowledge.” 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 36:12 nasb — "But if they do not hear, they shall perish by the sword And they will die without knowledge.

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Job 36 — Context

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