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Job 42:4 bbe — Give ear to me, and I will say what is in my mind; I will put questions to you, and you will give me the answers.

Bible in Basic English

"Give ear to me, and I will say what is in my mind; I will put questions to you, and you will give me the answers."

— Job 42:4, Bible in Basic English

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Job 42 — Context

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And Job said in answer to the Lord,

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I see that you are able to do every thing, and to give effect to all your designs.

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Who is this who makes dark the purpose of God by words without knowledge? For I have been talking without knowledge about wonders not to be searched out.

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Give ear to me, and I will say what is in my mind; I will put questions to you, and you will give me the answers.

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Word of you had come to my ears, but now my eye has seen you.

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For this cause I give witness that what I said is false, and in sorrow I take my seat in the dust.

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And it came about, after he had said these words to Job, that the Lord said to Eliphaz the Temanite, I am very angry with you and your two friends, because you have not said what is right about me, as my servant Job has.

Job 42:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 42:4 say?
Job 42:4 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Give ear to me, and I will say what is in my mind; I will put questions to you, and you will give me the answers.”
Where is Job 42:4 in the Bible?
Job 42:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 42, verse 4.
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 42:4.
What translation should I read Job 42:4 in?
Job 42:4 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 42:4?
Job 42:4 reads (BBE): “Give ear to me, and I will say what is in my mind; I will put questions to you, and you will give me the answers.” 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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