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Job 4:9 asv — By the breath of God they perish, And by the blast of his anger are they consumed.

American Standard Version

"By the breath of God they perish, And by the blast of his anger are they consumed. "

— Job 4:9, American Standard Version

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Job 4 — Context

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Is not thy fear of God thy confidence, Andthe integrity of thy ways thy hope?

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Remember, I pray thee, who ever perished, being innocent? Or where were the upright cut off?

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According as I have seen, they that plow iniquity, And sow trouble, reap the same.

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By the breath of God they perish, And by the blast of his anger are they consumed.

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The roaring of the lion, and the voice of the fierce lion, And the teeth of the young lions, are broken.

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The old lion perisheth for lack of prey, And the whelps of the lioness are scattered abroad.

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Now a thing was secretly brought to me, And mine ear received a whisper thereof.

Job 4:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 4:9 say?
Job 4:9 in the American Standard Version reads: “By the breath of God they perish, And by the blast of his anger are they consumed. ”
Where is Job 4:9 in the Bible?
Job 4:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 4, verse 9.
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 4:9.
What translation should I read Job 4:9 in?
Job 4:9 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 4:9?
Job 4:9 reads (ASV): “By the breath of God they perish, And by the blast of his anger are they consumed. ” 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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