Job 40:21
What does Job 40:21 mean?
A plain-English look at Job 40:21 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000He lieth under the lotus-trees, In the covert of the reed, and the fen.
KJV
King James Version · 1611He lieth under the shady trees, in the covert of the reed, and fens.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901He lieth under the lotus-trees, In the covert of the reed, and the fen.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949He takes his rest under the trees of the river, and in the pool, under the shade of the water-plants.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Under shades he lieth down, In a secret place of reed and mire.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Canst thou put a ring in his nose, or bore through his jaw with a buckle?
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890He lieth under lotus-bushes, in the covert of the reed and fen:
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Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Isaiah 35:7
And the glowing sand shall become a pool, and the thirsty ground springs of water: in the habitation of jackals, where they lay, shall be grass with reeds and rushes.
- Isaiah 19:6
And the rivers shall become foul; the streams of Egypt shall be diminished and dried up; the reeds and flags shall wither away.
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