Job 41:25

What does Job 41:25 mean?

A plain-English look at Job 41:25 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

When he raiseth himself up, the mighty are afraid: By reason of consternation they are beside themselves.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

When he raiseth up himself, the mighty are afraid: by reason of breakings they purify themselves.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

When he raiseth himself up, the mighty are afraid: By reason of consternation they are beside themselves.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

When he gets ready for the fight, the strong are overcome with fear.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

From his rising are the mighty afraid, From breakings they keep themselves free.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

He beholdeth every high thing, he is king over all the children of pride.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

When he raiseth himself up, the mighty are afraid: they are beside themselves with consternation.

Context

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

v.25This passage

v.26If one lay at him with the sword, it cannot avail; Nor the spear, the dart, nor the pointed shaft.

Cross references

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

  • Psalms 107:28

    Then they cry unto Jehovah in their trouble, And he bringeth them out of their distresses.

  • Jonah 1:4

    But Jehovah sent out a great wind upon the sea, and there was a mighty tempest on the sea, so that the ship was like to be broken.

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