Job 41:27

What does Job 41:27 mean?

A plain-English look at Job 41:27 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

He counteth iron as straw, And brass as rotten wood.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

He esteemeth iron as straw, and brass as rotten wood.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

He counteth iron as straw, And brass as rotten wood.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

Iron is to him as dry grass, and brass as soft wood.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

He reckoneth iron as straw, brass as rotten wood.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Not available in this translation

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

He esteemeth iron as straw, bronze as rotten wood.

Context

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

v.27This passage

v.28The arrow cannot make him flee: Sling-stones are turned with him into stubble.

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