Bible Verses About "What Is the Oldest Book in the Bible"
Most scholars believe the Book of Job is the oldest book in the Bible, predating even Genesis in composition.
Most scholars believe the Book of Job is the oldest book in the Bible, predating even Genesis in composition.
"There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job; and that man was perfect and upright, and one that feared God, and eschewed evil." — Job 1:1 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "What Is the Oldest Book in the Bible?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job; and that man was perfect and upright, and one that feared God, and eschewed evil."
"For I know that my redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth: And though after my skin worms destroy this body, yet in my flesh shall I see God."
"I have heard of thee by the hearing of the ear: but now mine eye seeth thee."
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