Job 1:16
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King James Version (modern wording)
While he was yet speaking, there came also another, and said, The fire of God is fallen from heaven, and has burned up the sheep, and the servants, and consumed them; and I only am escaped alone to tell you.
Job 1:16 (KJV)
American Standard Version
While he was yet speaking, there came also another, and said, The fire of God is fallen from heaven, and hath burned up the sheep and the servants, and consumed them; and I only am escaped alone to tell thee.
Job 1:16 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
While he was still speaking, another messenger came and reported: “The fire of God fell from heaven. It burned and consumed the sheep and the servants, and I alone have escaped to tell you!”
Job 1:16 (BSB)
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What does Job 1:16 say?
Job 1:16 in modern King James wording reads: "While he was yet speaking, there came also another, and said, The fire of God is fallen from heaven, and has burned up the sheep, and the servants, and consumed them; and I only am escaped alone to tell you."
Where is Job 1:16 found in the Bible?
Job 1:16 is verse 16 of chapter 1 of the book of Job, in the Old Testament. Job has 42 chapters.
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