Job 40:9

What does Job 40:9 mean?

A plain-English look at Job 40:9 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Or hast thou an arm like God? And canst thou thunder with a voice like him?

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Hast thou an arm like God? or canst thou thunder with a voice like him?

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Or hast thou an arm like God? And canst thou thunder with a voice like him?

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

Have you an arm like God? have you a voice of thunder like his?

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And an arm like God hast thou? And with a voice like Him dost thou thunder?

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Then I will confess that thy right hand is able to save thee.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

Hast thou an arm likeGod? or canst thou thunder with a voice like him?

Context

v.8Wilt thou even annul my judgment? Wilt thou condemn me, that thou mayest be justified?

v.9This passage

v.10Deck thyself now with excellency and dignity; And array thyself with honor and majesty.

Cross references

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

  • Psalms 89:10

    Thou hast broken Rahab in pieces, as one that is slain; Thou hast scattered thine enemies with the arm of thy strength.

  • Job 23:6

    Would he contend with me in the greatness of his power? Nay; but he would give heed unto me.

  • Psalms 39:3

    My heart was hot within me; While I was musing the fire burned; Then spake I with my tongue:

  • Exodus 15:6

    Thy right hand, O Jehovah, is glorious in power, Thy right hand, O Jehovah, dasheth in pieces the enemy.

  • Job 33:12

    Behold, I will answer thee, in this thou art not just; For God is greater than man.

  • Psalms 29:3

    The voice of Jehovah is upon the waters: The God of glory thundereth, Even Jehovah upon many waters.

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