Job 1:21–22
And said, Naked came I out of my mother’s womb, and naked shall I return thither: the Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord.
And said, *Naked came I out of my mothers wombe, and naked shall I returne thither: the LORD gaue, and the LORD hath taken away, blessed be the Name of the LORD.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- *Cross-referenceEccles. 5.14. 1.tim. 6.7.
In all this Job sinned not, nor charged God foolishly.
In all this Iob sinned not, nor ‖charged God foolishly.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- ‖Alternative wordingOr, attributed folly to God.
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From verse 21
- Ecclesiastes 5:15Rank 1 from verse 21
15As he came forth of his mother’s womb, naked shall he return to go as he came, and shall take nothing of his labour, which he may carry away in his hand.
15*As he came forth of his mothers wombe, naked shall he returne to goe as he came, and shall take nothing of his labour, which he may carry away in his hand.
- 1 Timothy 6:7Rank 2 from verse 21
- 1 Thessalonians 5:18Rank 3 from verse 21
- James 1:17Rank 4 from verse 21
17Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.
17Euery good gift, and euery perfect gift is from aboue, & commeth downe from the Father of lights, with whom is no variablenesse, neither shadow of turning.
10But he said unto her, Thou speakest as one of the foolish women speaketh. What? shall we receive good at the hand of God, and shall we not receive evil? In all this did not Job sin with his lips.
10But he said vnto her, Thou speakest as one of the foolish women speaketh; what? shall wee receiue good at the hand of God, and shall wee not receiue euill? In all this did not Iob sinne with his lippes.
- Psalms 49:17Rank 6 from verse 21
- Ecclesiastes 12:7Rank 7 from verse 21
- Ephesians 5:20Rank 8 from verse 21
- 1 Samuel 2:7Rank 9 from verse 21
- Genesis 3:19Rank 10 from verse 21
19In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread, till thou return unto the ground; for out of it wast thou taken: for dust thou art, and unto dust shalt thou return.
19In the sweate of thy face shalt thou eate bread, till thou returne vnto the ground: for out of it wast thou taken, for dust thou art, and vnto dust shalt thou returne.
- Isaiah 45:7Rank 11 from verse 21
- Lamentations 3:38Rank 12 from verse 21
- Isaiah 42:24Rank 13 from verse 21
24Who gave Jacob for a spoil, and Israel to the robbers? did not the Lord, he against whom we have sinned? for they would not walk in his ways, neither were they obedient unto his law.
24Who gaue Iacob for a spoile, and Israel to the robbers? Did not the LORD, hee, against whom wee haue sinned? For they would not walke in his wayes, neither were they obedient vnto his Law.
- Matthew 20:15Rank 14 from verse 21
- Psalms 39:9Rank 15 from verse 21
- 1 Samuel 3:18Rank 16 from verse 21
- Genesis 45:5Rank 18 from verse 21
- Isaiah 24:15Rank 19 from verse 21
- Psalms 34:1Rank 20 from verse 21
- 1 Kings 12:15Rank 21 from verse 21
15Wherefore the king hearkened not unto the people; for the cause was from the Lord, that he might perform his saying, which the Lord spake by Ahijah the Shilonite unto Jeroboam the son of Nebat.
15Wherefore the king hearkened not vnto the people: for the cause was from the LORD, that hee might performe his saying, which the LORD spake by *Ahiiah the Shilonite vnto Ieroboam the sonne of Nebat.
- 2 Kings 20:19Rank 22 from verse 21
19Then said Hezekiah unto Isaiah, Good is the word of the Lord which thou hast spoken. And he said, Is it not good, if peace and truth be in my days?
19Then said Hezekiah vnto Isaiah, Good is the word of the LORD which thou hast spoken. And he said, ‖ Is it not good, if peace and trueth be in my dayes?
- 2 Samuel 16:12Rank 23 from verse 21
- Ecclesiastes 5:19Rank 25 from verse 21
19Every man also to whom God hath given riches and wealth, and hath given him power to eat thereof, and to take his portion, and to rejoice in his labour; this is the gift of God.
19Euery man also to whom God hath giuen riches and wealth, and hath giuen him power to eate thereof, and to take his portion, and to reioyce in his labour; th is is the gift of God.
- Genesis 30:2Rank 26 from verse 21
- Psalms 89:38–52Rank 28 from verse 21
38But thou hast cast off and abhorred, thou hast been wroth with thine anointed.
39Thou hast made void the covenant of thy servant: thou hast profaned his crown by casting it to the ground.
40Thou hast broken down all his hedges; thou hast brought his strong holds to ruin.
41All that pass by the way spoil him: he is a reproach to his neighbours.
42Thou hast set up the right hand of his adversaries; thou hast made all his enemies to rejoice.
43Thou hast also turned the edge of his sword, and hast not made him to stand in the battle.
44Thou hast made his glory to cease, and cast his throne down to the ground.
45The days of his youth hast thou shortened: thou hast covered him with shame. Selah.
46How long, Lord? wilt thou hide thyself for ever? shall thy wrath burn like fire?
47Remember how short my time is: wherefore hast thou made all men in vain?
48What man is he that liveth, and shall not see death? shall he deliver his soul from the hand of the grave? Selah.
49Lord, where are thy former lovingkindnesses, which thou swarest unto David in thy truth?
50Remember, Lord, the reproach of thy servants; how I do bear in my bosom the reproach of all the mighty people;
51Wherewith thine enemies have reproached, O Lord; wherewith they have reproached the footsteps of thine anointed.
52Blessed be the Lord for evermore. Amen, and Amen.
38But thou hast cast off and abhorred: thou hast bene wroth with thine anointed.
39Thou hast made voyd the couenant of thy seruant: thou hast profaned his crowne, by casting it to the ground.
40Thou hast broken downe all his hedges: thou hast brought his strong holds to ruine.
41All that passe by the way; spoile him: hee is a reproach to his neighbours.
42Thou hast set vp the right hand of his aduersaries: thou hast made all his enemies to reioyce.
43Thou hast also turned the edge of his sword: and hast not made him to stand in the battaile.
44†Thou hast made his glory to cease: and cast his throne downe to the ground.
45The dayes of his youth hast thou shortned: thou hast couered him with shame. Selah.
46How long, LORD, wilt thou hide thy selfe, for euer? shall thy wrath burne like fire?
47Remember how short my time is: wherefore hast thou made all men in vaine?
48What man is he that liueth, and shall not see death? shall he deliuer his soule from the hand of the graue? Selah.
49* LORD, where are thy former louing kindnesses, which thou swarest vnto Dauid in thy trueth?
50Remember ( LORD) the reproach of thy seruants: how I doe beare in my bosome the reproache of all the mighty people.
51Wherewith thine enemies haue reproached, O LORD: wherewith they haue reproached the foote-steppes of thine Annointed.
52Blessed be the LORD for euermore, Amen, and Amen.
From verse 22
- James 1:12Rank 1 from verse 22
12Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.
12Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when hee is tried, hee shall receiue the crowne of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that loue him.
10But he said unto her, Thou speakest as one of the foolish women speaketh. What? shall we receive good at the hand of God, and shall we not receive evil? In all this did not Job sin with his lips.
10But he said vnto her, Thou speakest as one of the foolish women speaketh; what? shall wee receiue good at the hand of God, and shall wee not receiue euill? In all this did not Iob sinne with his lippes.
- 1 Peter 1:7Rank 3 from verse 22
7That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ:
7That the triall of your faith, being much more precious then of golde that perisheth, though it bee tryed with fire, might be found vnto praise, and honor, and glory, at the appearing of Iesus Christ:
- Romans 9:20Rank 5 from verse 22
- Job 34:18–19Rank 6 from verse 22
18Is it fit to say to a king, Thou art wicked? and to princes, Ye are ungodly?
19How much less to him that accepteth not the persons of princes, nor regardeth the rich more than the poor? for they all are the work of his hands.
18 Is it fit to say to a King, Thou art wicked? and to Princes, Ye are vngodly?
19*How much lesse to him that accepteth not the persons of Princes, nor regardeth the rich more then the poore? for they all are the woorke of his hands.
- Job 40:4–8Rank 7 from verse 22
4Behold, I am vile; what shall I answer thee? I will lay mine hand upon my mouth.
5Once have I spoken; but I will not answer: yea, twice; but I will proceed no further.
6¶ Then answered the Lord unto Job out of the whirlwind, and said,
7Gird up thy loins now like a man: I will demand of thee, and declare thou unto me.
8Wilt thou also disannul my judgment? wilt thou condemn me, that thou mayest be righteous?
4Behold, I am vile, what shall I answere thee? I wil lay my hand vpon my mouth.
5Once haue I spoken, but I will not answere: yea twise, but I will proceed no further.
6¶ Then answered the LORD vnto Iob out of the whirlewinde, and said:
7*Gird vp thy loynes now like a man: I will demaund of thee, and declare thou vnto me.
8*Wilt thou also disanul my iudgement? Wilt thou condemne mee, that thou mayest be righteous?
10Therefore hearken unto me, ye men of understanding: far be it from God, that he should do wickedness; and from the Almighty, that he should commit iniquity.
10Therefore hearken vnto me, ye †men of vnderstanding: *farre bee it from God, that he should doe wickednes, and from the Almighty, that hee should commit iniquitie.
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Job 1:21
Spoke, declared, reported, commanded, or expressed in words.
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Sense 1: Wholly or inadequately unclothed, stripped of covering, bare, exposed, or destitute. Sense 2: Openly visible without concealment.
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Outside, away from within, forth, absent, or no longer in a stated condition.
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Sense 1: A female parent. Sense 2: Figuratively, a source, chief city, or maternal relation.
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Sense 1: The bodily place in a female where a child is conceived and carried before birth. Sense 2: A source pictured as such a place.
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An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.
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Sense 1: To go, come, send, or give back; to restore, answer, or turn again. Sense 2: The act or time of coming back or recurring.
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To that place or point; in that direction.
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The divine name of the living God, also named JEHOVAH.
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1. Bestowed, delivered, or granted. 2. Caused or appointed.
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1. Received, accepted, or chosen. 2. Seized or captured. 3. Carried or laid hold of.
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1. Favoured by God, endowed with good, or declared happy. 2. Spoke good of, praised, thanked, or bestowed a blessing upon.
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Sense 1: A word, appellation, or designation by which a person or thing is called or known. Sense 2: The person or persons named or represented. Sense 3: Reputation, character, renown, or remembrance. Sense 4: The authority, behalf, or standing represented by a name. Sense 5: As a verb, to call, designate, or mention by name.
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Job 1:22
1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.
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Committed sin, transgressed, or acted wickedly.
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Past-tense, past-participial, or adjectival form of charge. Sense 1: Commanded, enjoined, or solemnly required. Sense 2: Imputed, accused, or charged with a fault. Sense 3: Burdened with a payment, obligation, or liability. Sense 4: Entrusted or made responsible for a person, duty, or burden.
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The one true God.
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Without wisdom, sound judgment, or understanding; rashly or absurdly.
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20Then Job arose, and rent his mantle, and shaved his head, and fell down upon the ground, and worshipped,
20Then Iob arose, and rent his ‖mantle, and shaued his head, and fell downe vpon the ground and worshipped,
21And said, Naked came I out of my mother’s womb, and naked shall I return thither: the Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord.
21And said, *Naked came I out of my mothers wombe, and naked shall I returne thither: the LORD gaue, and the LORD hath taken away, blessed be the Name of the LORD.
Selected passage22In all this Job sinned not, nor charged God foolishly.
22In all this Iob sinned not, nor ‖charged God foolishly.
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