Job 39:17–19
Because God hath deprived her of wisdom, neither hath he imparted to her understanding.
Because God hath depriued her of wisedome, neither hath he imparted to her vnderstanding.
What time she lifteth up herself on high, she scorneth the horse and his rider.
What time she lifteth vp her selfe on high, she scorneth the horse and his rider.
Hast thou given the horse strength? hast thou clothed his neck with thunder?
Hast thou giuen the horse strength? hast thou clothed his necke with thunder?
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From verse 17
- 2 Chronicles 32:31Rank 2 from verse 17
31¶ Howbeit in the business of the ambassadors of the princes of Babylon, who sent unto him to inquire of the wonder that was done in the land, God left him, to try him, that he might know all that was in his heart.
31¶ Howbeit, in the businesse of the †Embassadours of the Princes of Babylon, who *sent vnto him to enquire of the wonder that was done in the land, God left him, to try him, that he might know all that was in his heart.
- Deuteronomy 2:30Rank 3 from verse 17
30But Sihon king of Heshbon would not let us pass by him: for the Lord thy God hardened his spirit, and made his heart obstinate, that he might deliver him into thy hand, as appeareth this day.
30But Sihon King of Heshbon would not let vs passe by him: for the LORD thy God hardened his spirit, and made his heart obstinate, that hee might deliuer him into thy hand, as appeareth this day.
- Isaiah 19:11–14Rank 4 from verse 17
11¶ Surely the princes of Zoan are fools, the counsel of the wise counsellers of Pharaoh is become brutish: how say ye unto Pharaoh, I am the son of the wise, the son of ancient kings?
12Where are they? where are thy wise men? and let them tell thee now, and let them know what the Lord of hosts hath purposed upon Egypt.
13The princes of Zoan are become fools, the princes of Noph are deceived; they have also seduced Egypt, even they that are the stay of the tribes thereof.
14The Lord hath mingled a perverse spirit in the midst thereof: and they have caused Egypt to err in every work thereof, as a drunken man staggereth in his vomit.
11¶ Surely the princes of Zoan are fooles, the counsell of the wise counsellers of Pharaoh is become brutish: How say ye vnto Pharaoh, I am the sonne of the wise, the sonne of ancient kings?
12Where are they? Where are thy wise men? and let them tell thee now, and let them know, what the LORD of hosts hath purposed vpon Egypt.
13‖The princes of Zoan are become fooles, the princes of Noph are deceiued, they haue also seduced Egypt, euen they that are the stay of the tribes thereof.
14†The LORD hath mingled a peruerse spirit in the midst thereof: and they haue caused Egypt to erre in euery worke thereof, as a drunken man staggereth in his vomit.
- Isaiah 57:17Rank 5 from verse 17
- James 1:17Rank 6 from verse 17
17Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.
17Euery good gift, and euery perfect gift is from aboue, & commeth downe from the Father of lights, with whom is no variablenesse, neither shadow of turning.
From verse 18
- 2 Kings 19:21Rank 1 from verse 18
21This is the word that the Lord hath spoken concerning him; The virgin the daughter of Zion hath despised thee, and laughed thee to scorn; the daughter of Jerusalem hath shaken her head at thee.
21This is the word that the LORD hath spoken concerning him, The Uirgin, the daughter of Zion hath despised thee, and laughed thee to scorne, the daughter of Ierusalem hath shaken her head at thee.
From verse 19
- Psalms 104:1Rank 1 from verse 19
- Psalms 147:10Rank 2 from verse 19
- Psalms 93:1Rank 3 from verse 19
1THE Lord reigneth, he is clothed with majesty; the Lord is clothed with strength, wherewith he hath girded himself: the world also is stablished, that it cannot be moved.
1¶ The LORD reigneth, he is clothed with Maiestie, the LORD is clothed with strength, wherewith hee hath girded himselfe: the world also is stablished, that it cannot be moued.
- Exodus 15:1Rank 4 from verse 19
1THEN sang Moses and the children of Israel this song unto the Lord, and spake, saying, I will sing unto the Lord, for he hath triumphed gloriously: the horse and his rider hath he thrown into the sea.
1¶ Then sang *Moses and the children of Israel this song vnto the LORD, and spake, saying, I will sing vnto the LORD: for he hath triumphed gloriously, the horse and his rider hath he throwen into the Sea.
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Job 39:17
The one true God.
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Stripped, bereft, denied, or caused to lack something formerly possessed, expected, or otherwise available.
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Knowledge, understanding, judgment, skill, or prudence.
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1. Also not; nor, introducing or joining a further negative statement or prohibition. 2. Not either, or none, of the alternatives named, commonly in a neither ... nor construction.
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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of impart, meaning to give, share, communicate, or distribute something one has to another.
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understanding
1. The capacity or act of perceiving, comprehending, discerning, judging, interpreting, or applying knowledge. 2. Knowledge, insight, wisdom, or prudent judgment possessed or gained. 3. Skill or ability in a work, art, subject, vision, saying, or interpretation.
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Job 39:18
A particular portion or part of duration, whether past, present or future.
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Third-person singular present form of lift. Sense 1: To raise, bear up, or elevate physically. Sense 2: To direct upward or raise in expression, as the eyes, hands, voice, soul, prayer, or countenance. Sense 3: To exalt, restore, strengthen, or raise in condition or honour. Sense 4: To raise or wield against, as a hand, tool, weapon, or standard. Sense 5: In lift from off, to remove or take away.
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1. At, upon, or in contact with the named place, object, side, or time. 2. Toward, against, concerning, depending upon, or directed to the named person or thing. 3. Forward or continuing; in joined expressions such as go on, put on, and lay hold on, the other words supply the particular action.
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Sense 1: Elevated or far above; great in height, stature, or position; aloft. Sense 2: Elevated or chief in rank, office, power, authority, honor, excellence, or importance. Sense 3: Great in degree, intensity, fullness, or advancement; loud or strongly expressed. Sense 4: Proud, haughty, or self-exalting. Sense 5: Difficult, lofty, or beyond reach or understanding. Sense 6: In high way, a principal or public road; in high place, an elevated site, often used for worship or sacrifice.
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A large hoofed animal used for riding, drawing, work, and war.
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A person carried on or controlling a horse, other animal, or vehicle.
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Job 39:19
Sense 1: Have: possess, hold, receive, or experience. Sense 2: Used as an auxiliary verb.
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The singular second-person subject pronoun, meaning you when directly addressing one person, being, or individually treated addressee.
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Bestowed, granted, delivered, or appointed.
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A large hoofed animal used for riding, drawing, work, and war.
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Power, might, force, ability, firmness, courage, capacity, support, defence, resources, or that by which a person or thing is enabled to stand, act, endure, overcome, or accomplish a work.
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1. Dressed or covered with garments or another material covering. 2. Figuratively, furnished, arrayed, or characterized with a stated condition or quality.
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Sense 1: The loud sound associated with lightning or a storm. Sense 2: To make such a sound; of a voice, to sound like thunder. Sense 3: A loud or powerful sound described by comparison as thunder.
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39:16She is hardened against her young ones, as though they were not hers: her labour is in vain without fear;
39:16She is hardened against her yong ones, as though they were not hers: her labour is in vaine without feare.
39:17Because God hath deprived her of wisdom, neither hath he imparted to her understanding.
39:17Because God hath depriued her of wisedome, neither hath he imparted to her vnderstanding.
Selected passage39:18What time she lifteth up herself on high, she scorneth the horse and his rider.
39:18What time she lifteth vp her selfe on high, she scorneth the horse and his rider.
Selected passage39:19Hast thou given the horse strength? hast thou clothed his neck with thunder?
39:19Hast thou giuen the horse strength? hast thou clothed his necke with thunder?
Selected passage39:20Canst thou make him afraid as a grasshopper? the glory of his nostrils is terrible.
39:20Canst thou make him afraid as a grashopper? the glory of his nostrils is †terrible.