Job 40:9 cpdv — Then I will confess that your right hand is able to save you.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Then I will confess that your right hand is able to save you. "

— Job 40:9, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Job 40 — Context

6

Scatter the arrogant with your wrath, and, when you see all the arrogant, humble them.

7

Look down upon each of the arrogant and confound them, and crush the impious in their place.

8

Hide them in the dust together and plunge their faces into the pit.

9

Then I will confess that your right hand is able to save you.

10

Behold, the behemoth, whom I created along with you, eats hay like an ox.

11

His strength is in his lower back, and his power is in the center of his abdomen.

12

He draws up his tail like a cedar; the sinews of his thighs have been drawn together.

Job 40:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 40:9 say?
Job 40:9 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Then I will confess that your right hand is able to save you. ”
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 (CPDV): “Then I will confess that your right hand is able to save you. ” 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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