Job 8:5 bbe — If you will make search for God with care, and put your request before the Ruler of all;

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"If you will make search for God with care, and put your request before the Ruler of all;"

— Job 8:5, Bible in Basic English

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“If thou wouldest seek unto God betimes, and make thy supplication to the Almighty;”
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Job 8 — Context

How long will you say these things, and how long will the words of your mouth be like a strong wind?

Does God give wrong decisions? or is the Ruler of all not upright in his judging?

If your children have done evil against him, then their punishment is from his hand.

If you will make search for God with care, and put your request before the Ruler of all;

If you are clean and upright; then he will certainly be moved to take up your cause, and will make clear your righteousness by building up your house again.

And though your start was small, your end will be very great.

Put the question now to the past generations, and give attention to what has been searched out by their fathers:

Job 8:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 8:5 say?

Job 8:5 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “If you will make search for God with care, and put your request before the Ruler of all;”

Where is Job 8:5 in the Bible?

Job 8:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 8, verse 5.

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 8:5.

What translation should I read Job 8:5 in?

Job 8:5 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 8:5?

Job 8:5 reads (BBE): “If you will make search for God with care, and put your request before the Ruler of all;” 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 8:5 bbe — If you will make search for God with care, and put your request before the Ruler of all;

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Job 8 — Context

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