Job 41:26–29
The sword of him that layeth at him cannot hold: the spear, the dart, nor the habergeon.
The sword of him that layeth at him cannot hold: the speare, the dart, nor the ‖habergeon.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- ‖Alternative wordingOr, brestplate.
He esteemeth iron as straw, and brass as rotten wood.
He esteemeth iron as straw, and brasse as rotten wood.
The arrow cannot make him flee: slingstones are turned with him into stubble.
The arrow cannot make him flee: sling-stones are turned with him into stubble.
Darts are counted as stubble: he laugheth at the shaking of a spear.
Darts are counted as stubble: he laugheth at the shaking of a speare.
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From verse 26
- Job 39:21–24Rank 1 from verse 26
21He paweth in the valley, and rejoiceth in his strength: he goeth on to meet the armed men.
22He mocketh at fear, and is not affrighted; neither turneth he back from the sword.
23The quiver rattleth against him, the glittering spear and the shield.
24He swalloweth the ground with fierceness and rage: neither believeth he that it is the sound of the trumpet.
21‖He paweth in the valley, and reioyceth in his strength: hee goeth on to meet †the armed men.
22He mocketh at feare, and is not affrighted: neither turneth he backe from the sword.
23The quiuer ratleth against him, the glittering speare and the shield.
24He swalloweth the ground with fiercenesse and rage: neither beleeueth he that it is the sound of the trumpet.
From verse 28
- Habakkuk 1:10Rank 1 from verse 28
10And they shall scoff at the kings, and the princes shall be a scorn unto them: they shall deride every strong hold; for they shall heap dust, and take it.
10And they shal scoffe at the Kings, and the Princes shall bee a scorne vnto them: they shall deride euery strong holde, for they shall heape dust & take it.
From verse 29
- 2 Chronicles 26:14Rank 1 from verse 29
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Job 41:26
Third-person singular present form of lay. Sense 1: To put, place, set, arrange, deposit, apply, establish, impose, or cause to be in a stated position or condition. Sense 2: In lay with, to have sexual relations. Sense 3: To press or bear upon. Sense 4: In lay up, lay by, or lay in store, to keep, store, or treasure; in lay wait, lay snares, lay an ambush, or lay siege, to prepare or set. Sense 5: In lay hold or lay hands on, to seize, take, apprehend, or touch. Sense 6: In lay down one's life, to surrender or give it; in lay aside, lay apart, or lay away, to remove, reject, or put off.
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Is unable to; is not able to.
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Sense 1: To grasp, seize, cling to, carry, wield, support, or keep fast, literally or figuratively. Sense 2: To keep, retain, possess, maintain, continue in, or adhere to. Sense 3: To restrain, confine, or keep back; to contain or have capacity. Sense 4: To regard, account, or judge. Sense 5: To conduct or celebrate an observance. Sense 6: To endure, prevail, or take effect. Sense 7: In hold one's peace or hold one's tongue, to remain silent. Sense 8: As a noun, a grasp or attachment; a place of confinement, refuge, security, or fortification.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828
A long weapon with a pointed head.
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A pointed missile weapon thrown or thrust.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
A defensive coat or piece of body armour.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
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Job 41:27
Sense 1: The dry stalks of grain, used for fodder or brickmaking. Sense 2: Figuratively, something weak, insubstantial, or easily trampled.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Putrid; carious; decomposed by the natural process of decay.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
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Job 41:28
Sense 1: A pointed missile shot from a bow. Sense 2: By figure, something represented or compared as an arrow.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Is unable to; is not able to.
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To form, create, produce, cause, appoint, perform, or render into a stated condition.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893
To run or hasten away, especially from danger or expected evil.
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slingstones
Stones prepared or chosen to be cast with slings.
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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of turn, meaning to change direction, position, condition, purpose, or allegiance; to cause such a change.
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The dry stalks left after grain is cut or threshed, easily driven or burned.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
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Job 41:29
Sense 1: Past tense or past participle of count: numbered or calculated. Sense 2: Past tense or past participle of count: reckoned, regarded, esteemed, or accounted as.
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The dry stalks left after grain is cut or threshed, easily driven or burned.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Mocks or treats with scorn.
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Present-participial or verbal-noun form of shake, meaning to move rapidly back and forth; to cause to tremble, loosen, overthrow, or become unsettled.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
A long weapon with a pointed head.
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25When he raiseth up himself, the mighty are afraid: by reason of breakings they purify themselves.
25When he rayseth vp himselfe, the mightie are afraid: by reason of breakings they purifie themselues.
26The sword of him that layeth at him cannot hold: the spear, the dart, nor the habergeon.
26The sword of him that layeth at him cannot hold: the speare, the dart, nor the ‖habergeon.
Selected passage27He esteemeth iron as straw, and brass as rotten wood.
27He esteemeth iron as straw, and brasse as rotten wood.
Selected passage28The arrow cannot make him flee: slingstones are turned with him into stubble.
28The arrow cannot make him flee: sling-stones are turned with him into stubble.
Selected passage29Darts are counted as stubble: he laugheth at the shaking of a spear.
29Darts are counted as stubble: he laugheth at the shaking of a speare.
Selected passage30Sharp stones are under him: he spreadeth sharp pointed things upon the mire.
30†Sharpe stones are vnder him: he spreadeth sharpe pointed things vpon the mire.