Job 9:12 nasb — "Were He to snatch away, who could restrain Him? Who could say to Him, 'What are You doing?'

NASB

""Were He to snatch away, who could restrain Him? Who could say to Him, 'What are You doing?'"

— Job 9:12, NASB

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Job 9 — Context

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Who makes the Bear, Orion and the Pleiades, And the chambers of the south;

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Who does great things, unfathomable, And wondrous works without number.

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"Were He to pass by me, I would not see Him; Were He to move past me, I would not perceive Him.

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"Were He to snatch away, who could restrain Him? Who could say to Him, 'What are You doing?'

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"God will not turn back His anger; Beneath Him crouch the helpers of Rahab.

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"How then can I answer Him, And choose my words before Him?

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"For though I were right, I could not answer; I would have to implore the mercy of my judge.

Job 9:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 9:12 say?
Job 9:12 in the NASB reads: “"Were He to snatch away, who could restrain Him? Who could say to Him, 'What are You doing?'”
Where is Job 9:12 in the Bible?
Job 9:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 9, verse 12.
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 9:12.
What translation should I read Job 9:12 in?
Job 9:12 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 9:12?
Job 9:12 reads (NASB): “"Were He to snatch away, who could restrain Him? Who could say to Him, 'What are You doing?'” 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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