Job 38:21
“Knowest thou it, because thou wast then born? or because the number of thy days is great?”

What does Job 38:21 mean?
Job 38:21 (KJV) says, "Knowest thou it, because thou wast then born? or because the number of thy days is great?" This verse is part of a long and powerful monologue that God delivers to Job in the book of Job. The book of Job is known for its exploration of suffering and the…
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In Job 38:21, the Lord speaks to Job with profound ignominy: "Knowest thou it, because thou wast then born? or because the number of thy days is great?" This verse encapsulates a significant moment in the narrative of Job, where God initiates a series of questions designed to…
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Heavenly Father, As I come before You today, I am filled with an earnest desire to seek Your wisdom and understanding. Your words resound in my heart when I ponder Job 38:21: "Knowest thou it, because thou wast then born? or because the number of thy days is great?" In this…
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