Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version A club seems to it but a piece of straw; it laughs at the rattling of the lance. New Living Translation Clubs are like a blade of grass, and it laughs at the swish of javelins. English Standard Version Clubs are counted as stubble; he laughs at the rattle of javelins. Berean Standard Bible A club is regarded as straw, and he laughs at the sound of the lance. King James Bible Darts are counted as stubble: he laugheth at the shaking of a spear. New King James Version Darts are regarded as straw; He laughs at the threat of javelins. New American Standard Bible “Clubs are regarded as stubble; He laughs at the rattling of the javelin. NASB 1995 “Clubs are regarded as stubble; He laughs at the rattling of the javelin. NASB 1977 “Clubs are regarded as stubble; He laughs at the rattling of the javelin. Legacy Standard Bible Clubs are regarded as stubble; It laughs at the rattling of the javelin. Amplified Bible “Clubs [also] are regarded as stubble; He laughs at the rushing and the rattling of the javelin. Christian Standard Bible A club is regarded as stubble, and he laughs at the sound of a javelin. Holman Christian Standard Bible A club is regarded as stubble, and he laughs at the sound of a javelin. American Standard Version Clubs are counted as stubble: He laugheth at the rushing of the javelin. Contemporary English Version it simply smiles at spears, and striking it with a stick is like slapping it with straw. English Revised Version Clubs are counted as stubble: he laugheth at the rushing of the javelin. GOD'S WORD® Translation It considers clubs to be like stubble, and it laughs at a rattling javelin. Good News Translation To him a club is a piece of straw, and he laughs when men throw spears. International Standard Version Clubs are like twigs; he laughs at the whoosh of the javelin. Majority Standard Bible A club is regarded as straw, and he laughs at the sound of the lance. NET Bible A club is counted as a piece of straw; it laughs at the rattling of the lance. New Heart English Bible Clubs are counted as stubble. He laughs at the rushing of the javelin. Webster's Bible Translation Darts are counted as stubble: he laugheth at the shaking of a spear. World English Bible Clubs are counted as stubble. He laughs at the rushing of the javelin. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionDarts have been reckoned as stubble, "" And he laughs at the shaking of a javelin. Young's Literal Translation As stubble have darts been reckoned, And he laugheth at the shaking of a javelin. Smith's Literal Translation The bludgeon was reckoned to him for stubble: and he will laugh at the shaking of the javelin. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAs stubble will he esteem the hammer, and he will laugh him to scorn who shaketh the spear. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible Clubs he regards as straw; he laughs at the crash of the spear. New Revised Standard Version Clubs are counted as chaff; it laughs at the rattle of javelins. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHe considers iron like straw, and brass like rotten wood. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated He laughs at a spear OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Clubs are accounted as stubble; He laugheth at the rattling of the javelin. Brenton Septuagint Translation Mauls are counted as stubble; and he laughs to scorn the waving of the firebrand. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context God's Power Shown in Leviathan…28No arrow can make him flee; slingstones become like chaff to him. 29A club is regarded as straw, and he laughs at the sound of the lance. 30His undersides are jagged potsherds, spreading out the mud like a threshing sledge.… Cross References Psalm 18:34 He trains my hands for battle; my arms can bend a bow of bronze. Isaiah 27:1 In that day the LORD will take His sharp, great, and mighty sword, and bring judgment on Leviathan the fleeing serpent—Leviathan the coiling serpent—and He will slay the dragon of the sea. Psalm 44:6 For I do not trust in my bow, nor does my sword save me. Jeremiah 51:20-23 “You are My war club, My weapon for battle. With you I shatter nations; with you I bring kingdoms to ruin. / With you I shatter the horse and rider; with you I shatter the chariot and driver. / With you I shatter man and woman; with you I shatter the old man and the youth; with you I shatter the young man and the maiden. ... 2 Samuel 22:35 He trains my hands for battle; my arms can bend a bow of bronze. Psalm 91:13 You will tread on the lion and cobra; you will trample the young lion and serpent. Isaiah 41:15-16 Behold, I will make you into a threshing sledge, new and sharp, with many teeth. You will thresh the mountains and crush them, and reduce the hills to chaff. / You will winnow them, and a wind will carry them away; a gale will scatter them. But you will rejoice in the LORD; you will glory in the Holy One of Israel. Psalm 144:1 Of David. Blessed be the LORD, my Rock, who trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle. Isaiah 49:2 He made My mouth like a sharp sword; He hid Me in the shadow of His hand. He made Me like a polished arrow; He hid Me in His quiver. Psalm 7:12-13 If one does not repent, God will sharpen His sword; He has bent and strung His bow. / He has prepared His deadly weapons; He ordains His arrows with fire. Isaiah 59:17 He put on righteousness like a breastplate, and the helmet of salvation on His head; He put on garments of vengeance and wrapped Himself in a cloak of zeal. Ephesians 6:16 In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 2 Corinthians 10:4 The weapons of our warfare are not the weapons of the flesh. Instead, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart. Revelation 19:15 And from His mouth proceeds a sharp sword with which to strike down the nations, and He will rule them with an iron scepter. He treads the winepress of the fury of the wrath of God the Almighty. Treasury of Scripture Darts are counted as stubble: he laughs at the shaking of a spear. 2 Chronicles 26:14 And Uzziah prepared for them throughout all the host shields, and spears, and helmets, and habergeons, and bows, and slings to cast stones. Jump to Previous Accounted Better Club Clubs Counted Darts Grass Javelin Javelins Laughs Leaf Makes Onrush Piece Rattle Rattling Reckoned Regarded Rushing Seems Shaking Spear Sport Stick Straw Stubble ThickJump to Next Accounted Better Club Clubs Counted Darts Grass Javelin Javelins Laughs Leaf Makes Onrush Piece Rattle Rattling Reckoned Regarded Rushing Seems Shaking Spear Sport Stick Straw Stubble ThickJob 41 1. Of God's great power in the leviathanA club is regarded as straw In this phrase, the imagery of a "club" being "regarded as straw" emphasizes the futility of human strength against the creature described in Job 41, often identified as Leviathan. The Hebrew word for "club" (מַקֵּל, "maqel") suggests a weapon or tool of force, typically used in battle or for defense. The comparison to "straw" (קַשׁ, "qash") highlights the insignificance and ineffectiveness of such a weapon against Leviathan. Historically, straw was a symbol of fragility and weakness, easily blown away by the wind. This imagery serves to remind the reader of the overwhelming power and invincibility of Leviathan, which in turn reflects the majesty and incomprehensible power of God, who created such a creature. The verse challenges human pride and self-reliance, urging believers to recognize their limitations and the supremacy of God's creation. and he laughs at the sound of the lance Persons / Places / Events 1. JobA man of great faith and patience, who undergoes severe trials and suffering. The book of Job is a dialogue about his experiences and the nature of God's justice. 2. Leviathan A powerful and fearsome creature described in Job 41, symbolizing chaos and the untamable aspects of creation. The description of Leviathan serves to illustrate God's unmatched power and wisdom. 3. God The speaker in this passage, who is responding to Job. God uses the description of Leviathan to demonstrate His sovereignty and the limitations of human understanding. 4. The Book of Job A poetic and philosophical text in the Old Testament that addresses the themes of suffering, divine justice, and human limitations. 5. Ancient Near East The cultural and historical context of the Book of Job, where mythological creatures like Leviathan were part of the broader account of creation and chaos. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty and PowerThe description of Leviathan emphasizes God's unmatched power and control over creation. No human weapon can harm Leviathan, illustrating that God's creation is beyond human control and understanding. Human Limitations The inability to subdue Leviathan serves as a reminder of human limitations. It calls believers to trust in God's wisdom and power, especially when faced with life's challenges. Faith in the Face of Chaos Just as Leviathan is untamable, life can present chaotic and uncontrollable situations. Believers are encouraged to have faith in God's sovereignty and His ultimate plan. Humility Before God Recognizing the power of Leviathan should lead to humility before God. It reminds us of our place in creation and the importance of reverence and awe towards the Creator.(29) Darts.--Rather, clubs.Verse 29. - Darts are counted as stubble; rather, the club is counted as stubble. Maces, either of hard wood or of metal, were used by the Assyrians ('Ancient Monarchies,' vol. 2. p. 64). They had heavy heads, and were quite as effective weapons as either swords or spears. If a strong man could have succeeded in dealing a blow with one on the head of a crocodile, it would probably have proved fatal; but intending assailants were doubtless charged, and scattered "as stubble," before they could find opportunity to strike. He laugheth at the shaking of a spear; rather, at the rushing of the javelin (see the Revised Version). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew A clubתוֹתָ֑ח (ṯō·w·ṯāḥ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 8455: (a weapon) perhaps club, mace is regarded נֶחְשְׁב֣וּ (neḥ·šə·ḇū) Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 2803: To think, account as straw, כְּ֭קַשׁ (kə·qaš) Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7179: Stubble, chaff and he laughs וְ֝יִשְׂחַ֗ק (wə·yiś·ḥaq) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7832: To laugh, to play at the sound לְרַ֣עַשׁ (lə·ra·‘aš) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 7494: Vibration, bounding, uproar of the lance. כִּידֽוֹן׃ (kî·ḏō·wn) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3591: Something to strike with, a dart Links Job 41:29 NIVJob 41:29 NLT Job 41:29 ESV Job 41:29 NASB Job 41:29 KJV Job 41:29 BibleApps.com Job 41:29 Biblia Paralela Job 41:29 Chinese Bible Job 41:29 French Bible Job 41:29 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 41:29 Clubs are counted as stubble (Jb) |
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