King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
He poureth contempt upon princes, and weakeneth the strength of the mighty.
Complete Jewish Bible:
He pours contempt on princes and loosens the belt of the strong.
Berean Standard Bible:
He pours out contempt on nobles and disarms the mighty.
American Standard Version:
He poureth contempt upon princes, And looseth the belt of the strong.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
He poureth{H8210} contempt{H937} upon princes{H5081}, and weakeneth{H7503} the strength{H4206} of the mighty{H650}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Psalms 107:40
- He poureth contempt upon princes, and causeth them to wander in the wilderness, [where there is] no way.
Daniel 2:21
- And he changeth the times and the seasons: he removeth kings, and setteth up kings: he giveth wisdom unto the wise, and knowledge to them that know understanding:
Daniel 2:22
- He revealeth the deep and secret things: he knoweth what [is] in the darkness, and the light dwelleth with him.
Isaiah 24:21
- And it shall come to pass in that day, [that] the LORD shall punish the host of the high ones [that are] on high, and the kings of the earth upon the earth.
Isaiah 24:22
- And they shall be gathered together, [as] prisoners are gathered in the pit, and shall be shut up in the prison, and after many days shall they be visited.
Exodus 16:24
- And they laid it up till the morning, as Moses bade: and it did not stink, neither was there any worm therein.
Daniel 4:32
- And they shall drive thee from men, and thy dwelling [shall be] with the beasts of the field: they shall make thee to eat grass as oxen, and seven times shall pass over thee, until thou know that the most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will.
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Commentary for Job 12:21
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H8210
There are 111 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שָׁפַךְ
Transliteration: shâphak
Pronunciation: shaw-fak'
Description: a primitive root; to spill forth (blood, a libation, liquid metal; or even a solid, i.e. to mound up); also (figuratively) to expend (life, soul, complaint, money, etc.); intensively, to sprawl out; cast (up), gush out, pour (out), shed(-der, out), slip. - Strong's Number: H937
There are 11 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בּוּז
Transliteration: bûwz
Pronunciation: booz
Description: from בּוּז; disrespect; contempt(-uously), despised, shamed. - Strong's Number: H5081
There are 25 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נָדִיב
Transliteration: nâdîyb
Pronunciation: naw-deeb'
Description: from נָדַב; properly, voluntary, i.e. generous; hence, magnanimous; as noun, a grandee (sometimes a tyrant); free, liberal (things), noble, prince, willing (hearted). - Strong's Number: H7503
There are 45 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: רָפָה
Transliteration: râphâh
Pronunciation: raw-faw'
Description: a primitive root; to slacken (in many applications, literal or figurative); abate, cease, consume, draw (toward evening), fail, (be) faint, be (wax) feeble, forsake, idle, leave, let alone (go, down), (be) slack, stay, be still, be slothful, (be) weak(-en). See רָפָא. - Strong's Number: H4206
There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מָזִיחַ
Transliteration: mâzîyach
Pronunciation: maw-zee'-akh
Description: or מֵזַח; from זָחַח; a belt (as movable); girdle, strength. - Strong's Number: H650
There are 107 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אָפִיק
Transliteration: ʼâphîyq
Pronunciation: aw-feek'
Description: from אָסַף; properly, containing, i.e. a tube; also a bed or valley of astream; also a strong thing or a hero; brook, channel, mighty, river, [phrase] scale, stream, strong piece.