Job 5:20 web — In famine he will redeem you from death; in war, from the power of the sword.

World English Bible

"In famine he will redeem you from death; in war, from the power of the sword."

— Job 5:20, World English Bible

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KJV
“In famine he shall redeem thee from death: and in war from the power of the sword.”
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ASV
“In famine he will redeem thee from death; And in war from the power of the sword. ”
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NET
“In time of famine he will redeem you from death, and in time of war from the power of the sword.”
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DRB
“In famine he shall deliver thee from death; and in battle, from the hand of the sword.”
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BBE
“When there is need of food he will keep you from death, and in war from the power of the sword.”
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KJVA
“In famine he shall redeem thee from death: and in war from the power of the sword.”
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Job 5 — Context

"Behold, happy is the man whom God corrects. Therefore do not despise the chastening of the Almighty.

For he wounds, and binds up. He injures, and his hands make whole.

He will deliver you in six troubles; yes, in seven no evil shall touch you.

In famine he will redeem you from death; in war, from the power of the sword.

You shall be hidden from the scourge of the tongue, neither shall you be afraid of destruction when it comes.

At destruction and famine you shall laugh, neither shall you be afraid of the animals of the earth.

For you shall be allied with the stones of the field. The animals of the field shall be at peace with you.

Job 5:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 5:20 say?

Job 5:20 in the World English Bible reads: “In famine he will redeem you from death; in war, from the power of the sword.”

Where is Job 5:20 in the Bible?

Job 5:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 5, verse 20.

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 5:20.

What translation should I read Job 5:20 in?

Job 5:20 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 5:20?

Job 5:20 reads (WEB): “In famine he will redeem you from death; in war, from the power of the sword.” 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 5:20 web — In famine he will redeem you from death; in war, from the power of the sword.

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