King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
He maketh a path to shine after him; [one] would think the deep [to be] hoary.
Complete Jewish Bible:
He leaves a shining wake behind him, making the deep seem to have white hair.
Berean Standard Bible:
He leaves a glistening wake behind him; one would think the deep had white hair!
American Standard Version:
He maketh a path to shine after him; One would think the deep to be hoary.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
He maketh a path{H5410} to shine{H215} after{H310} him; one would think{H2803} the deep{H8415} to be hoary{H7872}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Job 28:14
- ¶ The depth saith, It [is] not in me: and the sea saith, [It is] not with me.
Genesis 42:38
- And he said, My son shall not go down with you; for his brother is dead, and he is left alone: if mischief befall him by the way in the which ye go, then shall ye bring down my gray hairs with sorrow to the grave.
Proverbs 20:29
- ¶ The glory of young men [is] their strength: and the beauty of old men [is] the gray head.
Genesis 1:2
- And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness [was] upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters.
Job 38:30
- The waters are hid as [with] a stone, and the face of the deep is frozen.
Job 38:16
- Hast thou entered into the springs of the sea? or hast thou walked in the search of the depth?
Genesis 15:15
- And thou shalt go to thy fathers in peace; thou shalt be buried in a good old age.
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Commentary for Job 41:32
Job 41:32 is part of a larger poetic discourse in the Book of Job, specifically within the speech of God to Job out of the whirlwind. This speech, which begins in chapter 38 and continues through chapter 41, confronts Job with the vastness, complexity, and mystery of creation, challenging Job's ability to understand or question the divine order.
In verse 41:32, the subject is Leviathan, a sea monster often associated with chaos and evil in ancient Near Eastern mythologies. The verse metaphorically describes Leviathan as making a path in the sea that seems to shine or glisten, suggesting a trail of light or perhaps the sun's reflection on the water, which could be interpreted as a sign of its awesome and terrifying power. The second part of the verse, "one would think the deep [to be] hoary," personifies the sea as an old, venerable being. The term "hoary" refers to something that is gray or white with age, implying a sense of ancient wisdom or power.
The historical context of this verse is rooted in the ancient world's understanding of the sea as a place of danger and mystery, often inhabited by fearsome creatures. In many cultures, the sea was a symbol of the untamed and uncontrollable aspects of nature, and the Leviathan represented the epitome of this unruliness. The Book of Job, likely composed between the 7th and 4th centuries BCE, reflects these cultural beliefs and uses them to illustrate the limitations of human knowledge and the unfathomable nature of God's wisdom.
In summary, Job 41:32 is a poetic depiction of the Leviathan, emphasizing its majestic and formidable presence in the sea. It underscores the themes of the inscrutability of God's creation and the limitations of human understanding, which are central to the message of the Book of Job. The verse invites readers to consider the grandeur and sovereignty of God over the natural world, including its most fearsome elements, and to recognize humanity's humble place within that world.
*This commentary is produced by Microsoft/WizardLM-2-8x22B AI model
Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H5410
There are 26 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נָתִיב
Transliteration: nâthîyb
Pronunciation: naw-theeb'
Description: or (feminine) נְתִיבָה; or נְתִבָה; (Jeremiah 6:16), from an unused root meaning to tramp; a (beaten) track; path(-way), [idiom] travel(-ler), way. - Strong's Number: H215
There are 105 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אוֹר
Transliteration: ʼôwr
Pronunciation: ore
Description: a primitive root; to be (causative, make) luminous (literally and metaphorically); [idiom] break of day, glorious, kindle, (be, en-, give, show) light (-en, -ened), set on fire, shine. - Strong's Number: H310
There are 766 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אַחַר
Transliteration: ʼachar
Pronunciation: akh-ar'
Description: from אָחַר; properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses); after (that, -ward), again, at, away from, back (from, -side), behind, beside, by, follow (after, -ing), forasmuch, from, hereafter, hinder end, [phrase] out (over) live, [phrase] persecute, posterity, pursuing, remnant, seeing, since, thence(-forth), when, with. - Strong's Number: H2803
There are 122 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חָשַׁב
Transliteration: châshab
Pronunciation: khaw-shab'
Description: a primitive root; properly, to plait or interpenetrate, i.e. (literally) to weave or (generally) to fabricate; figuratively, to plot or contrive (usually in a malicious sense); hence (from the mental effort) to think, regard, value, compute; (make) account (of), conceive, consider, count, cunning (man, work, workman), devise, esteem, find out, forecast, hold, imagine, impute, invent, be like, mean, purpose, reckon(-ing be made), regard, think. - Strong's Number: H8415
There are 35 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: תְּהוֹם
Transliteration: tᵉhôwm
Pronunciation: teh-home'
Description: or תְּהֹם; (usually feminine) from הוּם; an abyss (as a surging mass of water), especially the deep (the main sea or the subterranean watersupply); deep (place), depth. - Strong's Number: H7872
There are 19 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שֵׂיבָה
Transliteration: sêybâh
Pronunciation: say-baw'
Description: feminine of שֵׂיב; old age; (be) gray (grey hoar,-y) hairs (head,-ed), old age.