Job 40:15–24
¶ Behold now behemoth, which I made with thee; he eateth grass as an ox.
¶ Beholde now ‖Behemoth which I made with thee, hee eateth grasse as an oxe.
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- ‖Alternative wordingOr, the Elephant, as some think.
Lo now, his strength is in his loins, and his force is in the navel of his belly.
Loe now, his strength is in his loynes, and his force is in the nauell of his belly.
He moveth his tail like a cedar: the sinews of his stones are wrapped together.
‖Hee moueth his taile like a Cedar: the sinewes of his stones are wrapt together.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- ‖Alternative wordingOr, he setteth vp.
His bones are as strong pieces of brass; his bones are like bars of iron.
His bones are as strong pieces of brasse: his bones are like barres of iron.
He is the chief of the ways of God: he that made him can make his sword to approach unto him.
Hee is the chiefe of the wayes of God: he that made him, can make his sword to approach vnto him.
Surely the mountains bring him forth food, where all the beasts of the field play.
Surely the mountaines bring him foorth foode: where all the beasts of the field play.
He lieth under the shady trees, in the covert of the reed, and fens.
He lieth vnder the shady trees in the couert of the reede, and fennes.
The shady trees cover him with their shadow; the willows of the brook compass him about.
The shady trees couer him with their shaddow: the willowes of the brooke compasse him about.
Behold, he drinketh up a river, and hasteth not: he trusteth that he can draw up Jordan into his mouth.
Behold, †he drinketh vp a riuer, and hasteth not: he trusteth that he can draw vp Iordan into his mouth.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- †Hebrew wordingHeb. he oppresseth.
He taketh it with his eyes: his nose pierceth through snares.
‖He taketh it with his eyes: his nose pearceth through snares.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- ‖Alternative wordingOr, will any take him in his sight? or bore his nose with a ginne?
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From verse 15
- Genesis 1:24–26Rank 1 from verse 15
24¶ And God said, Let the earth bring forth the living creature after his kind, cattle, and creeping thing, and beast of the earth after his kind: and it was so.
25And God made the beast of the earth after his kind, and cattle after their kind, and every thing that creepeth upon the earth after his kind: and God saw that it was good.
26¶ And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.
24¶ And God said, Let the earth bring forth the liuing creature after his kinde, cattell, and creeping thing, and beast of the earth after his kinde: and it was so.
25And God made the beast of the earth after his kinde, and cattell after their kinde, and euery thing that creepeth vpon the earth, after his kinde: and God saw that it was good.
26¶ And God said, *Let vs make man in our Image, after our likenesse: and let them haue dominion ouer the fish of the sea, and ouer the foule of the aire, and ouer the cattell, and ouer all the earth, and ouer euery creeping thing that creepeth vpon the earth.
- Psalms 104:14Rank 3 from verse 15
From verse 17
From verse 18
- Isaiah 48:4Rank 1 from verse 18
From verse 19
- Isaiah 27:1Rank 2 from verse 19
1IN that day the Lord with his sore and great and strong sword shall punish leviathan the piercing serpent, even leviathan that crooked serpent; and he shall slay the dragon that is in the sea.
1¶ ‖In that day the LORD with his sore and great and strong sworde shall punish Leuiathan the piercing serpent, euen Leuiathan that crooked serpent, and hee shall slay the dragon that is in the Sea.
- Psalms 104:24Rank 4 from verse 19
- Psalms 7:12Rank 5 from verse 19
From verse 20
- Psalms 104:14Rank 1 from verse 20
- Psalms 104:26Rank 2 from verse 20
- Psalms 147:8–9Rank 4 from verse 20
8Who covereth the heaven with clouds, who prepareth rain for the earth, who maketh grass to grow upon the mountains.
9He giveth to the beast his food, and to the young ravens which cry.
8Who couereth the heauen with cloudes, who prepareth raine for the earth: who maketh grasse to growe vpon the mountaines.
9*He giueth to the beast his foode: and to the yong rauens which crie.
From verse 21
- Isaiah 19:6–7Rank 1 from verse 21
6And they shall turn the rivers far away; and the brooks of defence shall be emptied and dried up: the reeds and flags shall wither.
7The paper reeds by the brooks, by the mouth of the brooks, and every thing sown by the brooks, shall wither, be driven away, and be no more.
6And they shall turne the riuers farre away, and the brookes of defence shall be emptied and dried vp: the reeds and flagges shall wither.
7†The paper reeds by the brookes, by the mouth of the brookes, and euery thing sowen by the brooks shal wither, be driuen away, and be no more.
- Isaiah 35:7Rank 2 from verse 21
7And the parched ground shall become a pool, and the thirsty land springs of water: in the habitation of dragons, where each lay, shall be grass with reeds and rushes.
7‖And the parched ground shall become a poole, and the thirstie land springs of water: in the habitation of dragons, where each lay, shalbe grasse with reeds and rushes.
From verse 22
- Ezekiel 17:5Rank 1 from verse 22
- Isaiah 15:7Rank 2 from verse 22
- Leviticus 23:40Rank 3 from verse 22
40And ye shall take you on the first day the boughs of goodly trees, branches of palm trees, and the boughs of thick trees, and willows of the brook; and ye shall rejoice before the Lord your God seven days.
40And ye shall take you on the first day the †boughes of goodly trees, branches of Palme trees, and the boughes of thicke trees, and willowes of the brooke, and yee shall reioyce before the LORD your God seuen dayes.
From verse 23
- Genesis 13:10Rank 1 from verse 23
10And Lot lifted up his eyes, and beheld all the plain of Jordan, that it was well watered every where, before the Lord destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah, even as the garden of the Lord, like the land of Egypt, as thou comest unto Zoar.
10And Lot lifted vp his eyes, and beheld all the plaine of Iordane, that it was well watered euery where before the LORD destroyed Sodome and Gomorah, euen as the garden of the LORD, like the land of Egypt, as thou commest vnto Zoar.
- Isaiah 28:16Rank 2 from verse 23
16¶ Therefore thus saith the Lord God, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner stone, a sure foundation: he that believeth shall not make haste.
16¶ *Therefore thus saith the LORD God, Beholde, I lay in Zion for a foundation, a stone, a tryed stone, a precious corner stone, a sure foundation: hee that beleeueth, shall not make haste.
- Isaiah 37:25Rank 3 from verse 23
- Joshua 3:15Rank 4 from verse 23
15And as they that bare the ark were come unto Jordan, and the feet of the priests that bare the ark were dipped in the brim of the water, (for Jordan overfloweth all his banks all the time of harvest,)
15And as they that bare the Arke were come vnto *Iordan, and the feet of the Priestes that bare the Arke, were dipped in the brimme of the water, (for Iordan ouerfloweth all his banks at the time of haruest)
- Psalms 55:8Rank 5 from verse 23
From verse 24
- Job 41:1–2Rank 1 from verse 24
1CANST thou draw out leviathan with an hook? or his tongue with a cord which thou lettest down?
2Canst thou put an hook into his nose? or bore his jaw through with a thorn?
1¶ Canst thou draw out †Leuiathan with an hooke? or his tongue with a corde † which thou lettest downe?
2Canst thou put an hooke into his nose? or bore his iawe through with a thorne?
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Job 40:15
1. Used as an attention word or command directing someone to look at or take notice of the person, thing, statement, or event presented: look; see; take notice. 2. As a verb, to look upon, see, observe, or witness.
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A great, powerful creature that eats grass as an ox.
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1. An interrogative or relative pronoun identifying one or more persons or things from a stated or implied set. 2. That which; what.
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Formed, caused, prepared, appointed, or brought into a stated condition.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Third-person singular present form of eat, meaning to take food into the body; to consume, devour, or waste away.
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Low green herbage growing from the ground; by extension, plants used for pasture.
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Job 40:16
An exclamation meaning look, see, behold, observe, or take notice, used to call immediate attention to what follows.
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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. 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: Strength or power. Sense 2: Compulsion. Sense 3: Effect or operative power. Sense 4: An armed body. Sense 5: To compel, drive, constrain, press, or carry out by force.
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The center of the lower part of the abdomen, or the point where the umbilical cord passes out of the fetus.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
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Job 40:17
The part of an animal which terminates its body behind.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Sense 1: Similar or of the same kind; in the same manner; likely. Sense 2: A like person or thing; an equal or counterpart. Sense 3: To please, choose, or regard with favour.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828
A large, fragrant evergreen tree valued for durable timber.
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Strong fibrous cords or bands of the body that bind, join, and move bones, muscles, flesh, and bodily members.
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1. Pieces or masses of rock. 2. Strikes or kills with stones.
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Wound, folded, covered, enclosed, or entwined.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
In one place, company, time, purpose, or united condition.
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Job 40:18
Having great power, might, firmness, courage, capacity, influence, defence, health, intensity, or ability to act, endure, resist, overcome, or support.
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Sense 1: Similar or of the same kind; in the same manner; likely. Sense 2: A like person or thing; an equal or counterpart. Sense 3: To please, choose, or regard with favour.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828
Sense 1: Rigid rods, crosspieces, or bolts used to join, strengthen, close, or secure a structure or gate. Sense 2: Figuratively, strong barriers, bonds, or restraints.
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Job 40:19
1. First, principal, highest, leading, greatest, most excellent, most important, or most responsible in rank, order, degree, value, or guilt. 2. A leader, head, principal ruler, officer, or principal member of a group.
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The one true God.
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Formed, caused, prepared, appointed, or brought into a stated condition.
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To form, create, produce, cause, appoint, perform, or render into a stated condition.
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To come or draw near; a coming near.
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Job 40:20
Certainly, truly, firmly, or without doubt.
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1. Outward, away, or forward from a place, person, possession, or former position. 2. In constructions of bearing or producing, into birth, growth, fruit, or another stated result. 3. With verbs such as put, stretch, spread, or reach, outward by extension or exertion. 4. In constructions of showing, speaking, issuing, or displaying, into view, expression, publication, or effect. 5. Onward from a stated time or point, as in from that time forth.
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1. To engage in recreation, sport, contest, lively movement, or musical performance. 2. To act or conduct oneself in a stated role or manner.
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Job 40:21
Lies: reclines, rests, remains, or is situated; or speaks falsely.
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Giving or covered with shade.
Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
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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A sheltered, covered, shaded, or hidden place; a refuge, concealment, or protective covering.
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Job 40:22
Giving or covered with shade.
Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
1. A darkened shape or shade cast by intercepted light. 2. Shelter or protection. 3. A fleeting trace or likeness. 4. A preliminary outline, type, or representation of a fuller reality.
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Trees called willows, associated with water.
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1. To go around, surround, enclose, or encircle. 2. A circuit, circumference, boundary, or roundabout route. 3. An instrument used to mark or draw a circle.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893
1. Around or near in place, position, or movement; on every side, in a circuit, from place to place, or turned from one direction or state toward another. 2. Approximately in number, measure, distance, or time. 3. Concerning, occupied with, or engaged in a matter. 4. On the point of, intending, or attempting an action.
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Job 40:23
1. Used as an attention word or command directing someone to look at or take notice of the person, thing, statement, or event presented: look; see; take notice. 2. As a verb, to look upon, see, observe, or witness.
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Third-person singular present form of haste (to hurry, act quickly, or make speed).
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Relies upon, confides in, or places confidence in.
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1. To pull or drag. 2. To bring, lead, or attract. 3. To take out or extract. 4. To make a line.
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Sense 1: The bodily opening used for eating, breathing, and speaking. Sense 2: The opening or entrance of a thing. Sense 3: Speech, utterance, or the agency of speaking.
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Job 40:24
Third-person singular present form of take: receives, seizes, carries, accepts, chooses, or lays hold of.
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The bodily organs of sight; by extension, sight, attention, observation, perception, understanding, desire, judgment, estimation, favour, or the presence and view before which something occurs.
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The projecting part of the face containing the nostrils and serving chiefly for smell and breathing.
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Pierces; penetrates, passes through, or wounds deeply.
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From one side or end to another; by means of; throughout; or because of.
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Sense 1: Devices or stratagems used to catch or entangle. Sense 2: Figuratively, causes of danger, sin, or ruin.
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14Then will I also confess unto thee that thine own right hand can save thee.
14Then will I also confesse vnto thee, that thine owne right hand can saue thee.
15¶ Behold now behemoth, which I made with thee; he eateth grass as an ox.
15¶ Beholde now ‖Behemoth which I made with thee, hee eateth grasse as an oxe.
Selected passage16Lo now, his strength is in his loins, and his force is in the navel of his belly.
16Loe now, his strength is in his loynes, and his force is in the nauell of his belly.
Selected passage17He moveth his tail like a cedar: the sinews of his stones are wrapped together.
17‖Hee moueth his taile like a Cedar: the sinewes of his stones are wrapt together.
Selected passage18His bones are as strong pieces of brass; his bones are like bars of iron.
18His bones are as strong pieces of brasse: his bones are like barres of iron.
Selected passage19He is the chief of the ways of God: he that made him can make his sword to approach unto him.
19Hee is the chiefe of the wayes of God: he that made him, can make his sword to approach vnto him.
Selected passage20Surely the mountains bring him forth food, where all the beasts of the field play.
20Surely the mountaines bring him foorth foode: where all the beasts of the field play.
Selected passage21He lieth under the shady trees, in the covert of the reed, and fens.
21He lieth vnder the shady trees in the couert of the reede, and fennes.
Selected passage22The shady trees cover him with their shadow; the willows of the brook compass him about.
22The shady trees couer him with their shaddow: the willowes of the brooke compasse him about.
Selected passage23Behold, he drinketh up a river, and hasteth not: he trusteth that he can draw up Jordan into his mouth.
23Behold, †he drinketh vp a riuer, and hasteth not: he trusteth that he can draw vp Iordan into his mouth.
Selected passage24He taketh it with his eyes: his nose pierceth through snares.
24‖He taketh it with his eyes: his nose pearceth through snares.
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