Job 38:23 net — which I reserve for the time of trouble, for the day of war and battle?

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"which I reserve for the time of trouble, for the day of war and battle?"

— Job 38:23, NET Bible

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KJV
“Which I have reserved against the time of trouble, against the day of battle and war?”
King James Version · Read this chapter in KJV
ASV
“Which I have reserved against the time of trouble, Against the day of battle and war? ”
American Standard Version · Read this chapter in ASV
WEB
“which I have reserved against the time of trouble, against the day of battle and war?”
World English Bible · Read this chapter in WEB
DRB
“Which I have prepared for the time of the enemy, against the day of battle and war?”
Douay-Rheims Bible · Read this chapter in DRB
BBE
“Which I have kept for the time of trouble, for the day of war and fighting?”
Bible in Basic English · Read this chapter in BBE
KJVA
“Which I have reserved against the time of trouble, against the day of battle and war?”
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Job 38 — Context

that you may take them to their borders and perceive the pathways to their homes?

You know, for you were born before them; and the number of your days is great!

Have you entered the storehouse of the snow, or seen the armory of the hail,

which I reserve for the time of trouble, for the day of war and battle?

In what direction is lightning dispersed, or the east winds scattered over the earth?

Who carves out a channel for the heavy rains, and a path for the rumble of thunder,

to cause it to rain on an uninhabited land, a wilderness where there are no human beings,

Job 38:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 38:23 say?

Job 38:23 in the NET Bible reads: “which I reserve for the time of trouble, for the day of war and battle?”

Where is Job 38:23 in the Bible?

Job 38:23 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 38, verse 23.

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 38:23.

What translation should I read Job 38:23 in?

Job 38:23 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 38:23?

Job 38:23 reads (NET): “which I reserve for the time of trouble, for the day of war and battle?” 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 38:23 net — which I reserve for the time of trouble, for the day of war and battle?

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Job 38 — Context

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