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Job 9:34 net — who would take his rod away from me so that his terror would not make me afraid.

NET Bible

"who would take his rod away from me so that his terror would not make me afraid."

— Job 9:34, NET Bible

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Job 9 — Context

31

then you plunge me into a slimy pit and my own clothes abhor me.

32

For he is not a human being like I am, that I might answer him, that we might come together in judgment.

33

Nor is there an arbiter between us, who might lay his hand on us both,

34

who would take his rod away from me so that his terror would not make me afraid.

35

Then would I speak and not fear him, but it is not so with me.

Job 9:34 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 9:34 say?
Job 9:34 in the NET Bible reads: “who would take his rod away from me so that his terror would not make me afraid.”
Where is Job 9:34 in the Bible?
Job 9:34 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 9, verse 34.
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 9:34.
What translation should I read Job 9:34 in?
Job 9:34 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 9:34?
Job 9:34 reads (NET): “who would take his rod away from me so that his terror would not make me afraid.” 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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