Job 40:13 bbe — Let them be covered together in the dust; let their faces be dark in the secret place of the underworld.

Bible in Basic English

"Let them be covered together in the dust; let their faces be dark in the secret place of the underworld."

— Job 40:13, Bible in Basic English

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Job 40 — Context

10

Put on the ornaments of your pride; be clothed with glory and power:

11

Let your wrath be overflowing; let your eyes see all the sons of pride, and make them low.

12

Send destruction on all who are lifted up, pulling down the sinners from their places.

13

Let them be covered together in the dust; let their faces be dark in the secret place of the underworld.

14

Then I will give praise to you, saying that your right hand is able to give you salvation.

15

See now the Great Beast, whom I made, even as I made you; he takes grass for food, like the ox.

16

His strength is in his body, and his force in the muscles of his stomach.

Job 40:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 40:13 say?
Job 40:13 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Let them be covered together in the dust; let their faces be dark in the secret place of the underworld.”
Where is Job 40:13 in the Bible?
Job 40:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 40, verse 13.
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 40:13.
What translation should I read Job 40:13 in?
Job 40:13 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 40:13?
Job 40:13 reads (BBE): “Let them be covered together in the dust; let their faces be dark in the secret place of the underworld.” 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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