Job 38:32 net — Can you lead out the constellations in their seasons, or guide the Bear with its cubs?

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"Can you lead out the constellations in their seasons, or guide the Bear with its cubs?"

— Job 38:32, NET Bible

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Job 38 — Context

29

From whose womb does the ice emerge, and the frost from the sky, who gives birth to it,

30

when the waters become hard like stone, when the surface of the deep is frozen solid?

31

Can you tie the bands of the Pleiades, or release the cords of Orion?

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Can you lead out the constellations in their seasons, or guide the Bear with its cubs?

33

Do you know the laws of the heavens, or can you set up their rule over the earth?

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Can you raise your voice to the clouds so that a flood of water covers you?

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Can you send out lightning bolts, and they go? Will they say to you,‘Here we are’?

Job 38:32 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 38:32 say?
Job 38:32 in the NET Bible reads: “Can you lead out the constellations in their seasons, or guide the Bear with its cubs?”
Where is Job 38:32 in the Bible?
Job 38:32 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 38, verse 32.
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 38:32.
What translation should I read Job 38:32 in?
Job 38:32 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 38:32?
Job 38:32 reads (NET): “Can you lead out the constellations in their seasons, or guide the Bear with its cubs?” 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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