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Job 23:10 — Bible Verse Meaning & Context

For the day that asks more than you feel ready to give.

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Read in chapter context · Job 23

Both translations, side by side

WEB · World English Bible

"But he knows the way that I take. When he has tried me, I shall come out like gold."

KJV · King James Version

"But he knoweth3045 the way1870 that I take5978: when he hath tried974 me, I shall come forth3318 as gold2091. that: Heb. that is with me"

How the translations differ: The WEB is a modern public-domain revision of the 1901 ASV; the KJV dates to 1611. The KJV uses knoweth, hath, forth, heb, while the WEB renders these as knows, has, out, like. Both translate the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text — the differences are stylistic, not theological.

In context

Job 23:10 in Job 23

A Bible verse rarely stands alone. Here is Job 23:10 read with the verses immediately before and after — the surrounding flow of Job 23. Read the full chapter →

v.8 “If I go east, he is not there; if west, I can’t find him;
v.9 He works to the north, but I can’t see him. He turns south, but I can’t catch a glimpse of him.
v.10 But he knows the way that I take. When he has tried me, I shall come out like gold.
v.11 My foot has held fast to his steps. I have kept his way, and not turned aside.
v.12 I haven’t gone back from the commandment of his lips. I have treasured up the words of his mouth more than my necessary food.

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About the Book of Job

Testament: Old Testament
Genre: Wisdom literature
Author: Unknown
Date written: Possibly patriarchal era (c. 2000 BC); written down later
Audience: Ancient Israel
Chapters: 42

Job, "blameless and upright," loses his children, wealth, and health in a heavenly contest he never sees. His three friends insist his suffering must be punishment for sin; Job protests his innocence and demands an audience with God. When God finally speaks from the whirlwind, He does not answer the "why" but reveals Himself — and Job is satisfied. The book reframes how Christians read suffering.

Setting: The land of Uz; Job's story sits outside Israel's national history.

Key themes: suffering · God's sovereignty · integrity · mystery · restoration

Read Job from the beginning →

Memorisation aid

How to memorise Job 23:10

Job 23:10 contains 19 words in 3 clauses. Learn one clause at a time, then chain them. The first-letter mnemonic (FLM) under each clause is a memory hook — once you can speak the FLM from memory, the full clause follows.

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But he knows the way that I take

BHKTWT
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When he has tried me

WHHTM
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I shall come out like gold.

ISCOLG

Frequently asked

FAQ about Job 23:10

What does Job 23:10 say?

Job 23:10 reads: "But he knows the way that I take. When he has tried me, I shall come out like gold." — from the Old Testament, Job (Wisdom literature). The full verse is shown above with both the World English Bible (WEB) and King James Version (KJV) translations side by side.

What book of the Bible is Job 23:10 in?

Job 23:10 is in the book of Job, traditionally attributed to Unknown and written around Possibly patriarchal era (c. 2000 BC); written down later. Job is wisdom literature in the Old Testament, originally addressed to Ancient Israel. Best known for "the LORD gave, and the LORD has taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD".

What is Job 23:10 about?

Job 23:10 is primarily a Bible verse about Strength, with related themes including Faith. Within Job, Job, "blameless and upright," loses his children, wealth, and health in a heavenly contest he never sees. Read the full passage above with surrounding context.

What is the difference between Job 23:10 in WEB and KJV?

Job 23:10 in the World English Bible (WEB) reads: "But he knows the way that I take. When he has tried me, I shall come out like gold.". The King James Version (KJV) reads: "But he knoweth3045 the way1870 that I take5978: when he hath tried974 me, I shall come forth3318 as gold2091. that: Heb. that is with me". The WEB is a modern public-domain translation that updates the KJV's 1611 English while keeping a similar formal-equivalence style. Both render the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text.

How long is Job 23:10?

Job 23:10 is 19 words in the WEB translation (83 characters), broken into 3 clauses. It is short and well-suited to memorisation. Estimated reading time is about 6 seconds.

How can I memorise Job 23:10?

To memorise Job 23:10, split it into its 3 natural clauses and learn one at a time. Repeat the full verse out loud five times, then write it from memory. Saving the verse as a photo wallpaper using our verse image studio helps daily review — the visual association with a memorable background dramatically improves recall.

Why does Job 23:10 matter in Job?

How can I apply Job 23:10 today?

Many readers use Job 23:10 as a daily reminder verse — saving it as a phone wallpaper, sharing it on Pinterest, or memorising it for prayer. The verse studio on this page lets you download Job 23:10 on 52 different backgrounds for free. Pair the verse with the surrounding chapter context shown above to understand its full meaning before applying it.

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