Job 39:23
What does Job 39:23 mean?
A plain-English look at Job 39:23 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000The quiver rattleth against him, The flashing spear and the javelin.
KJV
King James Version · 1611The quiver rattleth against him, the glittering spear and the shield.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901The quiver rattleth against him, The flashing spear and the javelin.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949The bow is sounding against him; he sees the shining point of spear and arrow.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Against him rattle doth quiver, The flame of a spear, and a halbert.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Above him shall the quiver rattle, the spear and shield shall glitter.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890The quiver rattleth upon him, the glittering spear and the javelin.
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Cross references
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- Job 41:26
If one lay at him with the sword, it cannot avail; Nor the spear, the dart, nor the pointed shaft.
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