Job 8:4 · KJV

"If thy children have sinned against him, and he have cast them away for their transgression;"

King James Version

Passage Context

²How long wilt thou speak these things? and how long shall the words of thy mouth be like a strong wind?

³Doth God pervert judgment? or doth the Almighty pervert justice?

⁴If thy children have sinned against him, and he have cast them away for their transgression;

⁵If thou wouldest seek unto God betimes, and make thy supplication to the Almighty;

⁶If thou wert pure and upright; surely now he would awake for thee, and make the habitation of thy righteousness prosperous.

Read full chapter →

Reflection Questions

How do you respond to the suffering of loved ones?

What does it mean to you to take responsibility for your actions?

When have you felt the weight of your family's choices?

Life Application

family

Consider how your actions affect your loved ones and strive to support them positively.

forgiveness

Reflect on the importance of forgiveness in your family relationships.

Places in This Verse

Land of Uz

A region mentioned in the Bible, traditionally associated with the area south of Israel. It serves as the backdrop for Job's story of suffering and faith.

Related Devotions

Job 9:35

What kind of fruit would you be?

If you have ever had a garden or farm, you may understand how rewarding and at times frustrating the relationship with plants can be. Small changes in the weather, pests, and our own mistakes can alte

Related Prayers

🎉Praise & Thanksgiving

Seeking Restoration After Years of Spiritual Silence

For such a long time, I have felt spiritually adrift, unable to hear God's voice or feel His guidance. Life's pressures have silenced my prayers, and

✨Faith & Spiritual Growth

Chains of Regret: A Young Man's Plea for Forgiveness

I am a young man in my twenties, and I find myself constantly haunted by mistakes from my past. I've hurt people I care about and made choices that I

🌍 Global Prayer Community

Someone is praying for you right now.

Pray requests. Thanksgiving. Daily reminders. All in your pocket.

Daily Bible in Your Inbox

Get a daily verse, devotional, and prayer delivered every morning.