Job 41:9 bbe — Truly, the hope of his attacker is false; he is overcome even on seeing him!

Bible in Basic English

"Truly, the hope of his attacker is false; he is overcome even on seeing him!"

— Job 41:9, Bible in Basic English

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Job 41 — Context

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Will the fishermen make profit out of him? will they have him cut up for the traders?

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Will you put sharp-pointed irons into his skin, or fish-spears into his head?

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Only put your hand on him, and see what a fight you will have; you will not do it again!

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Truly, the hope of his attacker is false; he is overcome even on seeing him!

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He is so cruel that no one is ready to go against him. Who then is able to keep his place before me?

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Who ever went against me, and got the better of me? There is no one under heaven!

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I will not keep quiet about the parts of his body, or about his power, and the strength of his frame.

Job 41:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 41:9 say?
Job 41:9 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Truly, the hope of his attacker is false; he is overcome even on seeing him!”
Where is Job 41:9 in the Bible?
Job 41:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 41, 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 41:9.
What translation should I read Job 41:9 in?
Job 41:9 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 41:9?
Job 41:9 reads (BBE): “Truly, the hope of his attacker is false; he is overcome even on seeing him!” 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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