Job 40:20–22
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.
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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.
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Job 40:20
Certainly, truly, firmly, or without doubt.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
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.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893
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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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19He 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.
20Surely 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.