Job 17:12
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“They have turned night into day, making light seem near in the face of darkness.”
A short, plain-language explanation of Job 17:12 goes here — the kind of answer a reader (or an AI assistant) can quote in one breath. Original meaning coming soon.
“They have turned night into day, making light seem near in the face of darkness.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“They change the night into day: the light is short because of darkness.”
King James Version · Public Domain“They change the night into day: The light, say they, is near unto the darkness.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“Night for day they appoint, Light <FI>is<Fi> near because of darkness.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Job 17:12 — 4 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Deuteronomy 28:67In the morning you will say, ‘If only it were evening!’ and in the evening you will say, ‘If only it were morning!’—because of the dread in your hearts of the terrifying sights you will see.
- Job 7:3So I am allotted months of futility, and nights of misery are appointed me.
- Job 7:13When I think my bed will comfort me and my couch will ease my complaint,
- Job 24:14When daylight is gone, the murderer rises to kill the poor and needy; in the night he is like a thief.
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