Job 40:17–18
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.
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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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16Lo 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.
17He 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.