Job 41:26

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

The sword of him that layeth at him cannot hold: the spear, the dart, nor the habergeon.

Complete Jewish Bible:

"If a sword touches him, it won't stick; neither will a spear, or a dart, or a lance.

Berean Standard Bible:

The sword that reaches him has no effect, nor does the spear or dart or arrow.

American Standard Version:

If one lay at him with the sword, it cannot avail; Nor the spear, the dart, nor the pointed shaft.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

The sword{H2719} of him that layeth{H5381} at him cannot hold{H6965}: the spear{H2595}, the dart{H4551}, nor the habergeon{H8302}.

Cross-References (KJV):

Job 39:21

  • He paweth in the valley, and rejoiceth in [his] strength: he goeth on to meet the armed men.

Job 39:24

  • He swalloweth the ground with fierceness and rage: neither believeth he that [it is] the sound of the trumpet.

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Commentary for Job 41:26

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

  1. Strong's Number: H2719
    There are 372 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: חֶרֶב
    Transliteration: chereb
    Pronunciation: kheh'-reb
    Description: from חָרַב; drought; also a cutting instrument (from its destructive effect), as a knife, sword, or other sharp implement; axe, dagger, knife, mattock, sword, tool.
  2. Strong's Number: H5381
    There are 47 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: נָשַׂג
    Transliteration: nâsag
    Pronunciation: naw-sag'
    Description: a primitive root; to reach (literally or figuratively); ability, be able, attain (unto), (be able to, can) get, lay at, put, reach, remove, wax rich, [idiom] surely, (over-) take (hold of, on, upon).
  3. Strong's Number: H6965
    There are 596 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: קוּם
    Transliteration: qûwm
    Pronunciation: koom
    Description: a primitive root; to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative); abide, accomplish, [idiom] be clearer, confirm, continue, decree, [idiom] be dim, endure, [idiom] enemy, enjoin, get up, make good, help, hold, (help to) lift up (again), make, [idiom] but newly, ordain, perform, pitch, raise (up), rear (up), remain, (a-) rise (up) (again, against), rouse up, set (up), (e-) stablish, (make to) stand (up), stir up, strengthen, succeed, (as-, make) sure(-ly), (be) up(-hold, -rising).
  4. Strong's Number: H2595
    There are 40 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: חֲנִית
    Transliteration: chănîyth
    Pronunciation: khan-eeth'
    Description: lemma חֲניִת second vowel, corrected to חֲנִית; from חָנָה; a lance (for thrusting, like pitching a tent); javelin, spear.
  5. Strong's Number: H4551
    There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: מַסָּע
    Transliteration: maççâʻ
    Pronunciation: mas-saw'
    Description: from נָסַע in the sense of projecting; a missile (spear or arrow); also a quarry (whence stones are, as it were, ejected); before it was brought, dart.
  6. Strong's Number: H8302
    There are 8 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: שִׁרְיוֹן
    Transliteration: shiryôwn
    Pronunciation: shir-yone'
    Description: or שִׁרְיֹן; and שִׁרְיָן; also (feminine) שִׁרְיָה; and שִׁרְיֹנָה; from שָׁרָה in the original sense of turning; a corslet (as if twisted); breastplate, coat of mail, habergeon, harness. See סִרְיֹן.