Job 38:13

Verse

that it might spread to the ends of the earth and shake the wicked out of it?

American Standard Version (1901)

That it might take hold of the ends of the earth, And the wicked be shaken out of it?

So that it might take a grip of the skirts of the earth, shaking all the evil-doers out of it?

Have you ever told the dawn where to appear that it might take hold of the corners of the earth and shake the wicked out?

King James (Authorized) Version

That it might take hold of the ends of the earth, that the wicked might be shaken out of it?

Translation for Translators

Have you ever told the dawn to spread out over the whole earth, with the result that wicked people run away from the light?

Unlocked Literal Bible

so that it might take hold of the edges of the earth and shake the wicked out of it?

Noah Webster Bible

That it might take hold of the ends of earth, that the wicked might be shaken out of it?

World English Bible

that it might take hold of the ends of the earth, and shake the wicked out of it?

Young's Literal Translation

To take hold on the skirts of the earth, And the wicked are shaken out of it,

Context

The LORD Challenges Job

¹²In your days, have you commanded the morning or assigned the dawn its place, ¹³that it might spread to the ends of the earth and shake the wicked out of it? ¹⁴The earth takes shape like clay under a seal; its hills stand out like the folds of a garment.

Summary

In Job 38:13, God questions Job about his ability to command the morning and show the dawn its place. This verse highlights God's sovereignty and power over creation, emphasizing His authority over the natural world. It serves as a reminder of God's wisdom and control over all things, including the cycles of day and night. Job is humbled by these questions, realizing the limitations of his understanding compared to the infinite knowledge and might of God.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

That the wicked might be shaken out of it? - The meaning appears to be this: as soon as the light begins to dawn upon the earth, thieves, assassins, murderers, and adulterers, who all hate and shun the light, fly like ferocious beasts to their several dens and hiding places; for such do not dare to come to the light, lest their works be manifest, which are not wrought in God. To this verse the fifteenth appears to belong, as it connects immediately with it, which connection the introduction of the fourteenth verse disturbs. "And from the wicked," such as are mentioned above "their light is withholden;" they love darkness rather than light, because their deeds are evil; and as they prowl after their prey in the night-season, they are obliged to sleep in the day, and thus its "light is withholden" from them. "And the high arm shall be broken;" or, as Mr. Good translates, "The roving of wickedness is broken off." They can no longer pursue their predatory and injurious excursions.

Job 38:13

The LORD Challenges Job

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Berean Standard Bible

that it might spread to the ends of the earth and shake the wicked out of it?

American Standard Version (1901)

That it might take hold of the ends of the earth, And the wicked be shaken out of it?

Bible in Basic English

So that it might take a grip of the skirts of the earth, shaking all the evil-doers out of it?

Free Bible Version

Have you ever told the dawn where to appear that it might take hold of the corners of the earth and shake the wicked out?

King James (Authorized) Version

That it might take hold of the ends of the earth, that the wicked might be shaken out of it?

Translation for Translators

Have you ever told the dawn to spread out over the whole earth, with the result that wicked people run away from the light?

Unlocked Literal Bible

so that it might take hold of the edges of the earth and shake the wicked out of it?

Noah Webster Bible

That it might take hold of the ends of earth, that the wicked might be shaken out of it?

World English Bible

that it might take hold of the ends of the earth, and shake the wicked out of it?

Young's Literal Translation

To take hold on the skirts of the earth, And the wicked are shaken out of it,

Adam Clarke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Job 38:13

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Context

The LORD Challenges Job

Summary

Commentary

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Job 38:13

The LORD Challenges Job

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary