Job 39:23

39:22 He mocketh at fear, and is not affrighted; neither turneth he back from the sword.

The quiver rattleth against him, the glittering spear and the shield.

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The quiver rattles against him, the flashing spear and the javelin.

The quiver rattleth against him, the glittering spear and the shield.

The quiver rattles against him, the glittering spear and the shield.

39:24 He swalloweth the ground with fierceness and rage: neither believeth he that it is the sound of the trumpet.

What does Job 39:23 mean?

Job 39:23 is a verse in the book of Job, in the Old Testament. In the original Hebrew, key words include אַשְׁפָּה (ʼashpâh), רָנָה (rânâh), לַהַב (lahab). It connects to 3 cross-referenced passages elsewhere in Scripture.

Hebrew interlinear

The

quiverאַשְׁפָּהʼashpâh/ash-paw'/H827a quiver or arrow-case

rattlethרָנָהrânâh/raw-naw'/H7439to whiz

against

him,

the

glitteringלַהַבlahab/lah'-hab/H3851a flash; figuratively, a sharply polished blade or point of aweapon

spearחֲנִיתchănîyth/khan-eeth'/H2595a lance (for thrusting, like pitching a tent)

and

the

shield.כִּידוֹןkîydôwn/kee-dohn'/H3591properly, something to strike with, i.e. a dart

Commentary on Job 39:23

HENRY_FULL · Job 39:23

ed from him, ver. 5-9 . III. He undertakes to convince him that he had spoken amiss, by showing very fully, 1. God's incontestable justice, ver. 10-12, 17, 19, 23 . 2. His sovereign dominion, ver. 13-15 . 3. His almighty power, ver. 20 , 24 . 4. His omniscience, ver. 21, 22 , 25 . 5. His severity against sinners, ver. 26-28 . 6. His overruling providence, ver. 29, 30 . IV. He teaches him what he should say, ver. 31, 32 . And then, lastly, he leaves the matter to Job's own conscience, and concludes with a sharp reproof of him for his peevishness and discontent, ver. 33-37 . All this Job not only bore patiently, but took kindly, because he saw that Elihu meant well; and, whereas his other friends had accused him of that from which his own conscience acquitted him, Elihu charged him with that only for which, it is probable, his own heart, now upon the reflection, began to smite him. The Address of Elihu. ( b. c. 1520.) 1 Furthermore Elihu answered and said, 2 Hear my words, O ye wise men; and give ear unto me, ye that have knowledge. 3 For the ear trieth words, as the mouth tasteth meat. 4 Let us choose to us judgment: let us know among ourselves what is good. 5 For Job hath s

Cross-references

Related passages from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

Proverbs 1:5

A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:

1 Corinthians 10:15

I speak as to wise men; judge ye what I say.

1 Corinthians 14:20

Brethren, be not children in understanding: howbeit in malice be ye children, but in understanding be men. men: Gr. perfect, or, of a ripe age

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Verses like this

Other verses that share key original-language words with Job 39:23.

1 Samuel 17:45

Then said David to the Philistine, Thou comest to me with a sword, and with a spear, and with a shield: but I come to thee in the name of the LORD of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom thou hast defied.

Nahum 3:3

The horseman lifteth up both the bright sword and the glittering spear: and there is a multitude of slain, and a great number of carcases; and there is none end of their corpses; they stumble upon their corpses: the bright: Heb. the flame of the sword, and the lightning of the spear

Frequently asked questions

What does Job 39:23 say?

Job 39:23 (King James Version) reads: "The quiver rattleth against him, the glittering spear and the shield."

Is Job 39:23 in the Old or New Testament?

Job 39:23 is in the Old Testament of the Bible, in the book of Job.

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