Job 37:19 net — Tell us what we should say to him. We cannot prepare a case because of the darkness.

NET Bible

"Tell us what we should say to him. We cannot prepare a case because of the darkness."

— Job 37:19, NET Bible

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Job 37 — Context

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Do you know about the balancing of the clouds, that wondrous activity of him who is perfect in knowledge?

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You, whose garments are hot when the earth is still because of the south wind,

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will you, with him, spread out the clouds, solid as a mirror of molten metal?

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Tell us what we should say to him. We cannot prepare a case because of the darkness.

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Should he be informed that I want to speak? If a man speaks, surely he will be swallowed up!

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But now, the sun cannot be looked at– it is bright in the skies– after a wind passed and swept the clouds away.

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From the north he comes in golden splendor; around God is awesome majesty.

Job 37:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 37:19 say?
Job 37:19 in the NET Bible reads: “Tell us what we should say to him. We cannot prepare a case because of the darkness.”
Where is Job 37:19 in the Bible?
Job 37:19 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 37, verse 19.
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 37:19.
What translation should I read Job 37:19 in?
Job 37:19 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 37:19?
Job 37:19 reads (NET): “Tell us what we should say to him. We cannot prepare a case because of the darkness.” 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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