Job 9:13 net — God does not restrain his anger; under him the helpers of Rahab lie crushed.

NET Bible

"God does not restrain his anger; under him the helpers of Rahab lie crushed."

— Job 9:13, NET Bible

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Job 9 — Context

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he does great and unsearchable things, and wonderful things without number.

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If he passes by me, I cannot see him, if he goes by, I cannot perceive him.

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If he snatches away, who can turn him back? Who dares to say to him,‘What are you doing?’

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God does not restrain his anger; under him the helpers of Rahab lie crushed.

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The Impossibility of Facing God in Court“How much less, then, can I answer him and choose my words to argue with him!

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Although I am innocent, I could not answer him; I could only plead with my judge for mercy.

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If I summoned him, and he answered me, I would not believe that he would be listening to my voice–

Job 9:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 9:13 say?
Job 9:13 in the NET Bible reads: “God does not restrain his anger; under him the helpers of Rahab lie crushed.”
Where is Job 9:13 in the Bible?
Job 9:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 9, verse 13.
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 9:13.
What translation should I read Job 9:13 in?
Job 9:13 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 9:13?
Job 9:13 reads (NET): “God does not restrain his anger; under him the helpers of Rahab lie crushed.” 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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