Job 38:21

Knowest thou it, because thou wast then born? or because the number of thy days is great?

King James Version

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Other Translations for Job 38:21

BSB

Surely you know, for you were already born! And the number of your days is great!

AKJV

Know you it, because you were then born? or because the number of your days is great?

CPDV

So then, did you know when you were to be born? And did you know the number of your days?

ERV

Doubtless, thou knowest, for thou wast then born, and the number of thy days is great!

NHEB

Surely you know, for you were born then, and the number of your days is great.

SMT

Knewest thou? for shalt thou then be born, and the number of thy days great?

Word Study (Strong’s) for Job 38:21

KnowestH3045VerbthouitbecausethouwastthenbornH3205VerborbecausethenumberH4557Noun MasculineofthydaysH3117Noun MasculineisgreatH7227

Commentary for Job 38:21

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Job 38:21

Summary

Your age insufficient to claim such knowledge?

Event

God questions Job's lifespan

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC