Job 29:20–21
My glory was fresh in me, and my bow was renewed in my hand.
My glory was †fresh in mee, and my bow was †renewed in my hand.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- †Hebrew wordingHeb. new.
- †Hebrew wordingHeb. changed.
Unto me men gave ear, and waited, and kept silence at my counsel.
Unto me men gaue eare, and waited, and kept silence at my counsell.
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From verse 20
- Genesis 49:24Rank 1 from verse 20
24But his bow abode in strength, and the arms of his hands were made strong by the hands of the mighty God of Jacob; (from thence is the shepherd, the stone of Israel:)
24But his bow abode in strength, and the armes of his hands were made strong, by the hands of the mighty God of Iacob: from thence is the Sheapheard, the stone of Israel,
- Isaiah 40:31Rank 2 from verse 20
31But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.
31†But they that waite vpon the LORD, shall renew their strength: they shall mount vp with wings as Eagles, they shal runne and not be weary, and they shall walke, and not faint.
- 2 Corinthians 4:16Rank 3 from verse 20
- Genesis 45:13Rank 4 from verse 20
- Psalms 103:5Rank 5 from verse 20
- Psalms 18:34Rank 6 from verse 20
- Psalms 3:3Rank 7 from verse 20
From verse 21
- Job 29:9–10Rank 1 from verse 21
9The princes refrained talking, and laid their hand on their mouth.
10The nobles held their peace, and their tongue cleaved to the roof of their mouth.
9The princes refrained talking, and laid their hand on their mouth.
10†The Nobles held their peace, and their tongue cleaued to the roofe of their mouth.
- Job 32:11–12Rank 2 from verse 21
11Behold, I waited for your words; I gave ear to your reasons, whilst ye searched out what to say.
12Yea, I attended unto you, and, behold, there was none of you that convinced Job, or that answered his words:
11Behold, I waited for your words: I gaue eare to your †reasons, whilest you searched out †what to say.
12Yea, I attended vnto you: and beholde, there was none of you that conuinced Iob, or that answered his words:
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Job 29:20
Sense 1: Splendour, honour, praise, majesty, or a ground of rejoicing or boasting. Sense 2: To boast, exult, take pride, or rejoice in a person or thing.
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New or newly supplied; not stale, faded, or exhausted; sometimes moist or vigorous.
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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.
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Sense 1: A weapon for shooting arrows. Sense 2: The bow set in the cloud as a covenant token. Sense 3: To bend or incline the head, knees, face, or body downward in reverence, respect, submission, or worship.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of renew, meaning to make new again; to restore, re-establish, revive, strengthen, or begin again.
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Sense 1: The part of the body at the end of the arm. Sense 2: Figuratively, power, possession, aid, or agency.
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Job 29:21
1. Bestowed, delivered, or granted. 2. Caused or appointed.
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Sense 1: The organ of hearing. Sense 2: The seed-bearing head of grain.
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Past-tense or past-participial form of wait. Sense 1: Remained in expectation or readiness. Sense 2: Attended or served.
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Retained, guarded, observed, or preserved.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Absence or cessation of sound or speech; quietness, stillness, restraint from speaking, or the condition of being made unable or unwilling to answer.
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1. A purpose, plan, design, or settled decision. 2. Advice, guidance, or direction. 3. Wisdom, judgment, or understanding for determining a course. 4. As a verb, to advise, direct, or recommend a course.
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19My root was spread out by the waters, and the dew lay all night upon my branch.
19My roote was †spread out by the waters, and the dew lay all night vpon my branch.
20My glory was fresh in me, and my bow was renewed in my hand.
20My glory was †fresh in mee, and my bow was †renewed in my hand.
Selected passage21Unto me men gave ear, and waited, and kept silence at my counsel.
21Unto me men gaue eare, and waited, and kept silence at my counsell.
Selected passage22After my words they spake not again; and my speech dropped upon them.
22After my words they spake not againe, & my speach dropped vpon them,