Job 36:12 net — But if they refuse to listen, they pass over the river of death, and expire without knowledge.

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"But if they refuse to listen, they pass over the river of death, and expire without knowledge."

— Job 36:12, NET Bible

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Job 36 — Context

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then he reveals to them what they have done, and their transgressions, that they were behaving proudly.

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And he reveals this for correction, and says that they must turn from evil.

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If they obey and serve him, they live out their days in prosperity and their years in pleasantness.

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But if they refuse to listen, they pass over the river of death, and expire without knowledge.

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The godless at heart nourish anger, they do not cry out even when he binds them.

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They die in their youth, and their life ends among the male cultic prostitutes.

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He delivers the afflicted by their afflictions, he reveals himself to them by their suffering.

Job 36:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 36:12 say?
Job 36:12 in the NET Bible reads: “But if they refuse to listen, they pass over the river of death, and expire 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 (NET): “But if they refuse to listen, they pass over the river of death, and expire 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.
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