Job 15:25

What does Job 15:25 mean?

A plain-English look at Job 15:25 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Because he hath stretched out his hand against God, And behaveth himself proudly against the Almighty;

KJV

King James Version · 1611

For he stretcheth out his hand against God, and strengtheneth himself against the Almighty.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Because he hath stretched out his hand against God, And behaveth himself proudly against the Almighty;

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

Because his hand is stretched out against God, and his heart is lifted up against the Ruler of all,

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

For he stretched out against God his hand, And against the Mighty he maketh himself mighty.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

For he hath stretched out his hand against God, and hath strengthened himself against the Almighty.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

For he hath stretched out his hand againstGod, and strengthened himself against the Almighty:

Context

v.24Distress and anguish make him afraid; They prevail against him, as a king ready to the battle.

v.25This passage

v.26He runneth upon him with astiffneck, With the thick bosses of his bucklers;

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Exodus 9:17

    As yet exaltest thou thyself against my people, that thou wilt not let them go?

  • 1 Samuel 4:7

    And the Philistines were afraid, for they said, God is come into the camp. And they said, Woe unto us! for there hath not been such a thing heretofore.

  • Malachi 3:13

    Your words have been stout against me, saith Jehovah. Yet ye say, What have we spoken against thee?

  • Acts 9:5

    And he said, Who art thou, Lord? And he said, I am Jesus whom thou persecutest:

  • Job 36:9

    Then he showeth them their work, And their transgressions, that they have behaved themselves proudly.

  • Psalms 73:11

    And they say, How doth God know? And is there knowledge in the Most High?

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