Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “What is the way to the abode of light? And where does darkness reside? New Living Translation “Where does light come from, and where does darkness go? English Standard Version “Where is the way to the dwelling of light, and where is the place of darkness, Berean Standard Bible Where is the way to the home of light? Do you know where darkness resides, King James Bible Where is the way where light dwelleth? and as for darkness, where is the place thereof, New King James Version “Where is the way to the dwelling of light? And darkness, where is its place, New American Standard Bible “Where is the way to the dwelling of light? And darkness, where is its place, NASB 1995 “Where is the way to the dwelling of light? And darkness, where is its place, NASB 1977 “Where is the way to the dwelling of light? And darkness, where is its place, Legacy Standard Bible “Where is the way to where the light dwells? And darkness, where is its place, Amplified Bible “Where is the way where light dwells? And as for darkness, where is its place, Christian Standard Bible Where is the road to the home of light? Do you know where darkness lives, Holman Christian Standard Bible Where is the road to the home of light? Do you know where darkness lives, American Standard Version Where is the way to the dwelling of light? And as for darkness, where is the place thereof, Contemporary English Version Where is the home of light, and where does darkness live? English Revised Version Where is the way to the dwelling of light, and as for darkness, where is the place thereof; GOD'S WORD® Translation "What is the way to the place where light lives? Where is the home of darkness Good News Translation Do you know where the light comes from or what the source of darkness is? International Standard Version "Where is the road to where the light lives? Or where does the darkness live? Majority Standard Bible Where is the way to the home of light? Do you know where darkness resides, NET Bible "In what direction does light reside, and darkness, where is its place, New Heart English Bible "What is the way to the dwelling of light? As for darkness, where is its place, Webster's Bible Translation Where is the way where light dwelleth? and as for darkness, where is its place, World English Bible “What is the way to the dwelling of light? As for darkness, where is its place, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionWhere [is] this—the way light dwells? And darkness, where [is] this—its place? Young's Literal Translation Where is this -- the way light dwelleth? And darkness, where is this -- its place? Smith's Literal Translation Where the way light shall dwell? and darkness, where its place? Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWhere is the way where light dwelleth, and where is the place of darkness : Catholic Public Domain Version Which is the way that holds the light, and which is the place of darkness? New American Bible What is the way to the dwelling of light, and darkness—where is its place? New Revised Standard Version “Where is the way to the dwelling of light, and where is the place of darkness, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleWhere is the dwelling place of light, and where is the place of darkness? Peshitta Holy Bible Translated In which path does the light dwell, and what is the place of darkness OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Where is the way to the dwelling of light, And as for darkness, where is the place thereof; Brenton Septuagint Translation And in what kind of a land does the light dwell? and of what kind is the place of darkness? Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context God Challenges Job…18Have you surveyed the extent of the earth? Tell Me, if you know all this. 19Where is the way to the home of light? Do you know where darkness resides, 20so you can lead it back to its border? Do you know the paths to its home?… Cross References Genesis 1:3-5 And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. / And God saw that the light was good, and He separated the light from the darkness. / God called the light “day,” and the darkness He called “night.” And there was evening, and there was morning—the first day. Psalm 104:2 He wraps Himself in light as with a garment; He stretches out the heavens like a tent, Isaiah 45:7 I form the light and create the darkness; I bring prosperity and create calamity. I, the LORD, do all these things. Jeremiah 31:35 Thus says the LORD, who gives the sun for light by day, who sets in order the moon and stars for light by night, who stirs up the sea so that its waves roar—the LORD of Hosts is His name: Amos 4:13 For behold, He who forms the mountains, who creates the wind and reveals His thoughts to man, who turns the dawn to darkness and strides on the heights of the earth—the LORD, the God of Hosts, is His name.” Psalm 139:11-12 If I say, “Surely the darkness will hide me, and the light become night around me”— / even the darkness is not dark to You, but the night shines like the day, for darkness is as light to You. Isaiah 60:19-20 No longer will the sun be your light by day, nor the brightness of the moon shine on your night; for the LORD will be your everlasting light, and your God will be your splendor. / Your sun will no longer set, and your moon will not wane; for the LORD will be your everlasting light, and the days of your sorrow will cease. John 1:4-5 In Him was life, and that life was the light of men. / The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. 1 John 1:5 And this is the message we have heard from Him and announce to you: God is light, and in Him there is no darkness at all. Revelation 21:23-25 And the city has no need of sun or moon to shine on it, because the glory of God illuminates the city, and the Lamb is its lamp. / By its light the nations will walk, and into it the kings of the earth will bring their glory. / Its gates will never be shut at the end of the day, because there will be no night there. Matthew 4:16 the people living in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death, a light has dawned.” Luke 1:78-79 because of the tender mercy of our God, by which the Dawn will visit us from on high, / to shine on those who live in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the path of peace.” 2 Corinthians 4:6 For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made His light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. Ephesians 5:8 For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light, Colossians 1:13 He has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of His beloved Son, Treasury of Scripture Where is the way where light dwells? and as for darkness, where is the place thereof, the way Job 38:12,13 Hast thou commanded the morning since thy days; and caused the dayspring to know his place; … Genesis 1:3,4,14-18 And God said, Let there be light: and there was light… Deuteronomy 4:19 And lest thou lift up thine eyes unto heaven, and when thou seest the sun, and the moon, and the stars, even all the host of heaven, shouldest be driven to worship them, and serve them, which the LORD thy God hath divided unto all nations under the whole heaven. darkness Psalm 18:11 He made darkness his secret place; his pavilion round about him were dark waters and thick clouds of the skies. Psalm 104:20 Thou makest darkness, and it is night: wherein all the beasts of the forest do creep forth. Psalm 105:28 He sent darkness, and made it dark; and they rebelled not against his word. Jump to Previous Abode Dark Darkness Dwelleth Dwelling Light Reside Resting-Place Store-House Thereof WayJump to Next Abode Dark Darkness Dwelleth Dwelling Light Reside Resting-Place Store-House Thereof WayJob 38 1. God challenges Job to answer4. God, by his mighty works, convinces Job of ignorance 31. and weakness Where is the way The phrase "Where is the way" invites us to consider the path or direction, not just in a physical sense but also in a spiritual and moral context. In Hebrew, the word for "way" is "derek," which often signifies a journey or course of life. This question posed by God to Job is rhetorical, emphasizing human limitations in understanding the divine order. It challenges us to reflect on our own life's journey and the paths we choose, urging us to seek divine guidance and wisdom. to the home of light? Do you know where darkness resides Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Whereאֵי־ (’ê-) Interrogative Strong's 335: Where?, how? is the way הַ֭דֶּרֶךְ (had·de·reḵ) Article | Noun - common singular Strong's 1870: A road, a course of life, mode of action to the home יִשְׁכָּן־ (yiš·kān-) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7931: To settle down, abide, dwell of light? א֑וֹר (’ō·wr) Noun - common singular Strong's 216: Illumination, luminary Do you know where אֵי־ (’ê-) Interrogative Strong's 335: Where?, how? darkness וְ֝חֹ֗שֶׁךְ (wə·ḥō·šeḵ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2822: The dark, darkness, misery, destruction, death, ignorance, sorrow, wickedness resides, מְקֹמֽוֹ׃ (mə·qō·mōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 4725: A standing, a spot, a condition Links Job 38:19 NIVJob 38:19 NLT Job 38:19 ESV Job 38:19 NASB Job 38:19 KJV Job 38:19 BibleApps.com Job 38:19 Biblia Paralela Job 38:19 Chinese Bible Job 38:19 French Bible Job 38:19 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 38:19 What is the way to the dwelling (Jb) |
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