Job 40:9 bbe — Have you an arm like God? have you a voice of thunder like his?

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"Have you an arm like God? have you a voice of thunder like his?"

— Job 40:9, Bible in Basic English

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Job 40 — Context

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

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

Will you even make my right of no value? will you say that I am wrong in order to make clear that you are right?

Have you an arm like God? have you a voice of thunder like his?

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

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

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

Job 40:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 40:9 say?

Job 40:9 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Have you an arm like God? have you a voice of thunder like his?”

Where is Job 40:9 in the Bible?

Job 40:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 40, 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 40:9.

What translation should I read Job 40:9 in?

Job 40:9 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 40:9?

Job 40:9 reads (BBE): “Have you an arm like God? have you a voice of thunder like his?” 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 40:9 bbe — Have you an arm like God? have you a voice of thunder like his?

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