Job 38:13 asv — That it might take hold of the ends of the earth, And the wicked be shaken out of it?

American Standard Version

"That it might take hold of the ends of the earth, And the wicked be shaken out of it? "

— Job 38:13, American Standard Version

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Job 38 — Context

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And marked out for it my bound, And set bars and doors,

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And said, Hitherto shalt thou come, but no further; And here shall thy proud waves be stayed?

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Hast thou commanded the morning since thy days began, And caused the dayspring to know its place;

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That it might take hold of the ends of the earth, And the wicked be shaken out of it?

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It is changed as clay under the seal; Andall thingsstand forth as a garment:

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And from the wicked their light is withholden, And the high arm is broken.

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Hast thou entered into the springs of the sea? Or hast thou walked in the recesses of the deep?

Job 38:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 38:13 say?
Job 38:13 in the American Standard Version reads: “That it might take hold of the ends of the earth, And the wicked be shaken out of it? ”
Where is Job 38:13 in the Bible?
Job 38:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 38, 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 38:13.
What translation should I read Job 38:13 in?
Job 38:13 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 38:13?
Job 38:13 reads (ASV): “That it might take hold of the ends of the earth, And the wicked be shaken out of it? ” 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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