Job 9:5 bbe — It is he who takes away the mountains without their knowledge, overturning them in his wrath:

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"It is he who takes away the mountains without their knowledge, overturning them in his wrath:"

— Job 9:5, Bible in Basic English

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KJV
“Which removeth the mountains, and they know not: which overturneth them in his anger.”
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WEB
“He removes the mountains, and they don't know it, when he overturns them in his anger.”
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NET
“He who removes mountains suddenly, who overturns them in his anger;”
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Job 9 — Context

Truly, I see that it is so: and how is it possible for a man to get his right before God?

If a man was desiring to go to law with him, he would not be able to give him an answer to one out of a thousand questions.

He is wise in heart and great in strength: who ever made his face hard against him, and any good came of it?

It is he who takes away the mountains without their knowledge, overturning them in his wrath:

Who is moving the earth out of its place, so that its pillars are shaking:

Who gives orders to the sun, and it does not give its light; and who keeps the stars from shining.

By whose hand the heavens were stretched out, and who is walking on the waves of the sea:

Job 9:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 9:5 say?

Job 9:5 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “It is he who takes away the mountains without their knowledge, overturning them in his wrath:”

Where is Job 9:5 in the Bible?

Job 9:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 9, 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 9:5.

What translation should I read Job 9:5 in?

Job 9:5 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 9:5?

Job 9:5 reads (BBE): “It is he who takes away the mountains without their knowledge, overturning them in his wrath:” 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 9:5 bbe — It is he who takes away the mountains without their knowledge, overturning them in his wrath:

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Job 9 — Context

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