Job 38:20 kjv — That thou shouldest take it to the bound thereof, and that thou shouldest know the paths to the house thereof?

King James Version

"That thou shouldest take it to the bound thereof, and that thou shouldest know the paths to the house thereof?"

— Job 38:20, King James Version

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Job 38 — Context

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Have the gates of death been opened unto thee? or hast thou seen the doors of the shadow of death?

18

Hast thou perceived the breadth of the earth? declare if thou knowest it all.

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Where is the way where light dwelleth? and as for darkness, where is the place thereof,

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That thou shouldest take it to the bound thereof, and that thou shouldest know the paths to the house thereof?

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Knowest thou it, because thou wast then born? or because the number of thy days is great?

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Hast thou entered into the treasures of the snow? or hast thou seen the treasures of the hail,

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Which I have reserved against the time of trouble, against the day of battle and war?

Job 38:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 38:20 say?
Job 38:20 in the King James Version reads: “That thou shouldest take it to the bound thereof, and that thou shouldest know the paths to the house thereof?”
Where is Job 38:20 in the Bible?
Job 38:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 38, verse 20.
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 38:20.
What translation should I read Job 38:20 in?
Job 38:20 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 38:20?
Job 38:20 reads (KJV): “That thou shouldest take it to the bound thereof, and that thou shouldest know the paths to the house thereof?” 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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