Job 1:21
King James Version
And said, Naked came I out of my mother’s womb, and naked shall I return thither: the LORD gave, and the LORD hath taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD.
Job 1:21 in context
19And, behold, there came a great wind from the wilderness, and smote the four corners of the house, and it fell upon the young men, and they are dead; and I only am escaped alone to tell thee.
20Then Job arose, and rent his mantle, and shaved his head, and fell down upon the ground, and worshipped,
21And said, Naked came I out of my mother’s womb, and naked shall I return thither: the LORD gave, and the LORD hath taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD.
22In all this Job sinned not, nor charged God foolishly.
Cross-references
Other passages that echo or illuminate Job 1:21.
- 1 Timothy 6:7For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.
- Ecclesiastes 5:15As he came forth of his mother’s womb, naked shall he return to go as he came, and shall take nothing of his labour, which he may carry away in his hand.
- Philippians 4:11Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.
The Book of Job — summary, themes & key verses
Faith in suffering — the ancient question of why the innocent suffer, and where God is in it.
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