Job 41:16

What does Job 41:16 mean?

A plain-English look at Job 41:16 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

One is so near to another, That no air can come between them.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

One is so near to another, that no air can come between them.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

One is so near to another, That no air can come between them.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

One is so near to the other that no air may come between them.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

One unto another they draw nigh, And air doth not enter between them.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

When he shall raise him up, the angels shall fear, and being affrighted shall purify themselves.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

One is so near to another that no air can come between them;

Context

v.15Hisstrong scales are his pride, Shut up together as with a close seal.

v.16This passage

v.17They are joined one to another; They stick together, so that they cannot be sundered.

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