Job 42:16

Job 42:17 asv — So Job died, being old and full of days.

American Standard Version

"So Job died, being old and full of days. "

— Job 42:17, American Standard Version

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Job 42:17 in Other Translations

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KJV
“So Job died, being old and full of days. ”
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WEB
“So Job died, being old and full of days. BOOK I”
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NET
“And so Job died, old and full of days.”
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BBE
“And Job came to his end, old and full of days.”
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“So Job died, being old and full of days. ”
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Job 42 — Context

And he called the name of the first, Jemimah; and the name of the second, Keziah; and the name of the third, Keren-happuch.

And in all the land were no women found so fair as the daughters of Job: and their father gave them inheritance among their brethren.

And after this Job lived a hundred and forty years, and saw his sons, and his sons’ sons, even four generations.

So Job died, being old and full of days.

Job 42:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 42:17 say?

Job 42:17 in the American Standard Version reads: “So Job died, being old and full of days. ”

Where is Job 42:17 in the Bible?

Job 42:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 42, verse 17.

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 42:17.

What translation should I read Job 42:17 in?

Job 42:17 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 42:17?

Job 42:17 reads (ASV): “So Job died, being old and full of days. ” 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 42:17 asv — So Job died, being old and full of days.

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Job 42 — Context

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