Judith 8:20 kjva — But we know none other god, therefore we trust that he will not despise us, nor any of our nation.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"But we know none other god, therefore we trust that he will not despise us, nor any of our nation."

— Judith 8:20, King James Version with Apocrypha

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    “Let us humbly wait for his consolation, and the Lord our God will require our blood of the afflictions of our enemies, and he will humble all the nations that shall rise up against us, and bring them to disgrace.”

Judith 8 — Context

17

Therefore let us wait for salvation of him, and call upon him to help us, and he will hear our voice, if it please him.

18

For there arose none in our age, neither is there any now in these days neither tribe, nor family, nor people, nor city among us, which worship gods made with hands, as hath been aforetime.

19

For the which cause our fathers were given to the sword, and for a spoil, and had a great fall before our enemies.

20

But we know none other god, therefore we trust that he will not despise us, nor any of our nation.

21

For if we be taken so, all Judea shall lie waste, and our sanctuary shall be spoiled; and he will require the profanation thereof at our mouth.

22

And the slaughter of our brethren, and the captivity of the country, and the desolation of our inheritance, will he turn upon our heads among the Gentiles, wheresoever we shall be in bondage; and we shall be an offence and a reproach to all them that possess us.

23

For our servitude shall not be directed to favour: but the Lord our God shall turn it to dishonour.

Judith 8:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Judith 8:20 say?
Judith 8:20 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “But we know none other god, therefore we trust that he will not despise us, nor any of our nation.”
Where is Judith 8:20 in the Bible?
Judith 8:20 is found in the Apocrypha, in the book of Judith, chapter 8, verse 20.
Who wrote Judith?
Judith is traditionally attributed to Anonymous. A historicized novella; many of its geographical and chronological details (e.g. "Nebuchadnezzar king of the Assyrians") read as deliberately stylized. It was written c. 150–100 BC.
What is the book of Judith about?
Judith tells the story of a devout widow whose beauty, faith, and cunning save the besieged city of Bethulia. She enters the camp of the Assyrian general Holofernes, charms him with words and wine, and beheads him in his tent — turning the invading army to rout. The book is a stirring meditation on courage, prayer, and God's willingness to deliver his people through unlikely hands.
What are the major themes of Judith?
Judith explores themes including Deliverance, Courage, Faith, God's Power, Prayer. These themes shape the meaning and context of Judith 8:20.
What translation should I read Judith 8:20 in?
Judith 8:20 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 Judith 8:20?
Judith 8:20 reads (KJVA): “But we know none other god, therefore we trust that he will not despise us, nor any of our nation.” 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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