Job 40:19

What does Job 40:19 mean?

A plain-English look at Job 40:19 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

He is the chief of the ways of God: Heonlythat made him giveth him his sword.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

He is the chief of the ways of God: he that made him can make his sword to approach unto him.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

He is the chief of the ways of God: Heonlythat made him giveth him his sword.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

He is the chief of the ways of God, made by him for his pleasure.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

He <FI>is<Fi> a beginning of the ways of God, His Maker bringeth nigh his sword;

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

In his eyes as with a hook he shall take him, and bore through his nostrils with stakes.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

He is the chief ofGod's ways: he that made him gave him his sword.

Context

v.18His bones areastubes of brass; His limbs are like bars of iron.

v.19This passage

v.20Surely the mountains bring him forth food, Where all the beasts of the field do play.

Cross references

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

  • Psalms 104:24

    O Jehovah, how manifold are thy works! In wisdom hast thou made them all: The earth is full of thy riches.

  • Job 41:33

    Upon earth there is not his like, That is made without fear.

  • Job 26:13

    By his Spirit the heavens are garnished; His hand hath pierced the swift serpent.

  • Isaiah 27:1

    In that day Jehovah with his hard and great and strong sword will punish leviathan the swift serpent, and leviathan the crooked serpent; and he will slay the monster that is in the sea.

  • Psalms 7:12

    If a man turn not, he will whet his sword; He hath bent his bow, and made it ready;

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