Job 38:3 bbe — Get your strength together like a man of war; I will put questions to you, and you will give me the answers.

Bible in Basic English

"Get your strength together like a man of war; I will put questions to you, and you will give me the answers."

— Job 38:3, Bible in Basic English

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Job 38 — Context

And the Lord made answer to Job out of the storm-wind, and said,

Who is this who makes the purpose of God dark by words without knowledge?

Get your strength together like a man of war; I will put questions to you, and you will give me the answers.

Where were you when I put the earth on its base? Say, if you have knowledge.

By whom were its measures fixed? Say, if you have wisdom; or by whom was the line stretched out over it?

On what were its pillars based, or who put down its angle-stone,

Job 38:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 38:3 say?

Job 38:3 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Get your strength together like a man of war; I will put questions to you, and you will give me the answers.”

Where is Job 38:3 in the Bible?

Job 38:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 38, verse 3.

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 38:3.

What translation should I read Job 38:3 in?

Job 38:3 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 38:3?

Job 38:3 reads (BBE): “Get your strength together like a man of war; I will put questions to you, and you will give me the answers.” 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 38:3 bbe — Get your strength together like a man of war; I will put questions to you, and you will give me the answers.

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Job 38 — Context

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