Job 41:23

What does Job 41:23 mean?

A plain-English look at Job 41:23 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

The flakes of his flesh are joined together: They are firm upon him; they cannot be moved.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

The flakes of his flesh are joined together: they are firm in themselves; they cannot be moved.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

The flakes of his flesh are joined together: They are firm upon him; they cannot be moved.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

The plates of his flesh are joined together, fixed, and not to be moved.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

The flakes of his flesh have adhered--Firm upon him--it is not moved.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

A path shall shine after him, he shall esteem the deep as growing old.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

The flakes of his flesh are joined together: they are fused upon him, they cannot be moved.

Context

v.22In his neck abideth strength, And terror danceth before him.

v.23This passage

v.24His heart is as firm as a stone; Yea, firm as the nether millstone.

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