Job 20:4

“Knowest thou not this of old, since man was placed upon earth,”

"Knowest thou not this of old, since man was placed upon earth," - Job 20:4
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What does Job 20:4 mean?

Job 20:4 in the King James Version reads, "Knowest thou not this of old, since man was placed upon earth." This verse is part of a larger passage in the book of Job, where one of Job's friends, Zophar, is speaking to him. Zophar, along with two other friends, have come to…

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The Eternal Truths of God’s Justice

The verse Job 20:4 states, "Knowest thou not this of old, since man was placed upon earth." In these profound words, Job's companion Zophar is confronting Job, reminding him that the truths of divine justice and the fate of the wicked are not new. They are ancient truths…

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A Prayer of Understanding and Wisdom

Heavenly Father, In the humble sanctuary of my heart, I come before You today with reverence and awe, acknowledging the profound wisdom found in the Scriptures. Your Word, as recorded in Job 20:4, resonates powerfully with me: "Knowest thou not this of old, since man was placed…

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Job 6:20 - "They were confounded because they had hoped; they came thither, and were ashamed."
Job 20:13 - "Though he spare it, and forsake it not; but keep it still within his mouth:"
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