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Job 9:9 asv — That maketh the Bear, Orion, and the Pleiades, And the chambers of the south;

American Standard Version

"That maketh the Bear, Orion, and the Pleiades, And the chambers of the south; "

— Job 9:9, American Standard Version

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Job 9 — Context

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That shaketh the earth out of its place, And the pillars thereof tremble;

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That commandeth the sun, and it riseth not, And sealeth up the stars;

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That alone stretcheth out the heavens, And treadeth upon the waves of the sea;

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That maketh the Bear, Orion, and the Pleiades, And the chambers of the south;

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That doeth great things past finding out, Yea, marvellous things without number.

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Lo, he goeth by me, and I see him not: He passeth on also, but I perceive him not.

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Behold, he seizeth the prey, who can hinder him? Who will say unto him, What doest thou?

Job 9:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 9:9 say?
Job 9:9 in the American Standard Version reads: “That maketh the Bear, Orion, and the Pleiades, And the chambers of the south; ”
Where is Job 9:9 in the Bible?
Job 9:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 9, verse 9.
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 9:9.
What translation should I read Job 9:9 in?
Job 9:9 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 9:9?
Job 9:9 reads (ASV): “That maketh the Bear, Orion, and the Pleiades, And the chambers of the south; ” 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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