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Job 40:16–20

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Job 40:16

16Lo now, his strength is in his loins, and his force is in the navel of his belly.

Job 40:17

17He moveth his tail like a cedar: the sinews of his stones are wrapped together.

Job 40:18

18His bones are as strong pieces of brass; his bones are like bars of iron.

Job 40:19

19He is the chief of the ways of God: he that made him can make his sword to approach unto him.

Job 40:20

20Surely the mountains bring him forth food, where all the beasts of the field play.

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DEFINED WORDS

Job 40:16

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

strength

Power, force, firmness, ability, endurance, or that which gives support.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

force

Strength, power, compulsion, effect, or an armed body, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

navel

The center of the lower part of the abdomen, or the point where the umbilical cord passes out of the fetus.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

DEFINED WORDS

Job 40:17

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

tail

The part of an animal which terminates its body behind.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

like

Similar or of the same kind; in the same manner; likely; or, as a verb, to please.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

sinews

Tendons or strong cords of the body; figuratively, images of strength or stiffness.

Meaning drawn from: Approved KJV word-family definition · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

stones

Pieces or masses of rock; or, as a verb, strikes with stones, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

together

In one place, company, time, purpose, or united condition.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

DEFINED WORDS

Job 40:18

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

strong

Having strength, power, firmness, endurance, influence, or the ability to resist and prevail.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

like

Similar or of the same kind; in the same manner; likely; or, as a verb, to please.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

DEFINED WORDS

Job 40:19

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

chief

Principal, foremost, highest in rank or importance; also a leader.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

God

A deity or object of worship; when referring to the LORD, the one true God.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

make

To form, produce, cause, or carry out what the verse states.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

DEFINED WORDS

Job 40:20

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

Surely

Certainly, truly, firmly, or without doubt.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

all

Wholly, entirely, or altogether; every one or the whole amount, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

play

To make music, take part in sport or action, perform a part, or act in a stated manner.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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From verse 17

  1. Job 41:23
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From verse 18

  1. Isaiah 48:4
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  2. Job 7:12
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From verse 19

  1. Job 41:33
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  2. Isaiah 27:1
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  3. Job 26:13
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  4. Psalms 104:24
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  5. Psalms 7:12
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From verse 20

  1. Psalms 104:14
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  2. Psalms 104:26
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  3. Job 40:15
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  4. Psalms 147:8–9
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