New International VersionWhat strength it has in its loins, what power in the muscles of its belly!
New Living TranslationSee its powerful loins and the muscles of its belly.
English Standard VersionBehold, his strength in his loins, and his power in the muscles of his belly.
Berean Standard BibleSee the strength of his loins and the power in the muscles of his belly.
King James BibleLo now, his strength is in his loins, and his force is in the navel of his belly.
New King James VersionSee now, his strength is in his hips, And his power is in his stomach muscles.
New American Standard Bible“Behold, his strength in his waist, And his power in the muscles of his belly.
NASB 1995“Behold now, his strength in his loins And his power in the muscles of his belly.
NASB 1977“Behold now, his strength in his loins, And his power in the muscles of his belly.
Legacy Standard BibleBehold now, its power in its loins And its vigor in the muscles of its belly.
Amplified Bible“See now, his strength is in his loins And his power is in the muscles and sinews of his belly.
Christian Standard BibleLook at the strength of his back and the power in the muscles of his belly.
Holman Christian Standard BibleLook at the strength of his loins and the power in the muscles of his belly.
American Standard VersionLo now, his strength is in his loins, And his force is in the muscles of his belly.
Contemporary English Versionbut look at the mighty muscles in its body
English Revised VersionLo now, his strength is in his loins, and his force is in the muscles of his belly.
GOD'S WORD® TranslationLook at the strength in its back muscles, the power in its stomach muscles.
Good News Translationbut what strength there is in his body, and what power there is in his muscles!
International Standard VersionNow take a look at the strength that he has in his loins, and in the muscles of his abdomen.
NET BibleLook at its strength in its loins, and its power in the muscles of its belly.
New Heart English BibleLook now, his strength is in his thighs. His force is in the muscles of his belly.
Webster's Bible TranslationLo now, his strength is in his loins, and his force is in the navel of his belly. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleSee the strength of his loins and the power in the muscles of his belly.
World English BibleLook now, his strength is in his thighs. His force is in the muscles of his belly. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionNow behold, his power [is] in his loins, "" And his strength in the muscles of his belly.
Young's Literal Translation Lo, I pray thee, his power is in his loins, And his strength in the muscles of his belly.
Smith's Literal TranslationBehold now, his strength in his loins, and his power in the sinews of his belly. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHis strength is in his loins, and his force in the navel of his belly.
Catholic Public Domain VersionHis strength is in his lower back, and his power is in the center of his abdomen.
New American Bible
See the strength in his loins, the power in the sinews of his belly.
New Revised Standard Version
Its strength is in its loins, and its power in the muscles of its belly.Translations from Aramaic Lamsa Bible
Lo, his strength is in his loins, and his tail stands erect like a cedar tree.
Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And his strength is in his hindquartersOT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917
Lo now, his strength is in his loins, And his force is in the stays of his body.
Brenton Septuagint Translation
Behold now, his strength is in his loins, and his force is in the navel of his belly.
Additional Translations ... Audio Bible
Context Job Humbles Himself Before the LORD… 15Look at Behemoth, which I made along with you. He feeds on grass like an ox. 16Seethe strengthof his loinsand the powerin the musclesof his belly.17His tail sways like a cedar; the sinews of his thighs are tightly knit.…
Cross References Psalm 104:14-15He makes the grass grow for the livestock and provides crops for man to cultivate, bringing forth food from the earth: / wine that gladdens the heart of man, oil that makes his face to shine, and bread that sustains his heart.
Isaiah 40:29-31He gives power to the faint and increases the strength of the weak. / Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall. / But those who wait upon the LORD will renew their strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint.
Genesis 1:24-25And God said, “Let the earth bring forth living creatures according to their kinds: livestock, land crawlers, and beasts of the earth according to their kinds.” And it was so. / God made the beasts of the earth according to their kinds, the livestock according to their kinds, and everything that crawls upon the earth according to its kind. And God saw that it was good.
Psalm 139:14I praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Marvelous are Your works, and I know this very well.
Isaiah 45:12It is I who made the earth and created man upon it. It was My hands that stretched out the heavens, and I ordained all their host.
Romans 1:20For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood from His workmanship, so that men are without excuse.
Psalm 19:1For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands.
1 Corinthians 15:38-39But God gives it a body as He has designed, and to each kind of seed He gives its own body. / Not all flesh is the same: Men have one kind of flesh, animals have another, birds another, and fish another.
Isaiah 44:24Thus says the LORD, your Redeemer who formed you from the womb: “I am the LORD, who has made all things, who alone stretched out the heavens, who by Myself spread out the earth,
Colossians 1:16For in Him all things were created, things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities. All things were created through Him and for Him.
Psalm 104:24-25How many are Your works, O LORD! In wisdom You have made them all; the earth is full of Your creatures. / Here is the sea, vast and wide, teeming with creatures beyond number, living things both great and small.
Jeremiah 27:5By My great power and outstretched arm, I made the earth and the men and beasts on the face of it, and I give it to whom I please.
Acts 17:24-25The God who made the world and everything in it is the Lord of heaven and earth and does not live in temples made by human hands. / Nor is He served by human hands, as if He needed anything, because He Himself gives everyone life and breath and everything else.
Psalm 33:6-9By the word of the LORD the heavens were made, and all the stars by the breath of His mouth. / He piles up the waters of the sea; He puts the depths into storehouses. / Let all the earth fear the LORD; let all the people of the world revere Him. ...
Hebrews 11:3By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible.
Treasury of Scripture See now, his strength is in his loins, and his force is in the navel of his belly. Jump to Previous BellyBodyForceLoinsMusclesNavelPowerStaysStomachStrengthThighsJump to Next BellyBodyForceLoinsMusclesNavelPowerStaysStomachStrengthThighsJob 40 1.Job humbles himself to God6.God stirs him up to show his righteousness, power, and wisdom16.Of the behemothSee the strength of his loinsThis phrase highlights the immense power and vitality of the creature described, often identified as Behemoth. In biblical context, the loins are frequently associated with strength and procreative power ( Genesis 35:11). The loins symbolize the core strength of a being, emphasizing the creature's formidable nature. This imagery serves to remind readers of God's unmatched creative power, as He alone can create such a powerful being. The strength of the loins can also be seen as a metaphor for spiritual readiness and resilience, as seen in Ephesians 6:14, where believers are instructed to gird their loins with truth. and the power in the muscles of his belly.
The reference to the muscles of the belly underscores the creature's physical might and robustness. In ancient Near Eastern culture, the belly was often seen as the center of emotions and inner strength. This description of Behemoth's belly muscles further illustrates the creature's formidable nature, which is beyond human control or understanding. The emphasis on physical power serves as a reminder of God's sovereignty over all creation, as even the most powerful creatures are under His dominion. This can be connected to the broader biblical theme of God's strength being made perfect in weakness (2 Corinthians 12:9), contrasting human frailty with divine omnipotence. Persons / Places / Events 1. JobA man described as blameless and upright, who feared God and shunned evil. He is the central figure in the Book of Job, experiencing intense suffering and questioning God's justice. 2. GodThe Almighty Creator who speaks to Job out of the whirlwind, challenging Job's understanding of divine wisdom and power. 3. BehemothA creature described by God in His discourse with Job, symbolizing immense strength and power. The exact identity of Behemoth is debated, but it is often considered a representation of God's creative power. 4. The WhirlwindThe medium through which God speaks to Job, signifying divine presence and authority. 5. The Land of UzThe setting of the Book of Job, traditionally considered to be in the region of Edom or northern Arabia. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty and PowerThe description of Behemoth's strength serves as a reminder of God's unmatched power in creation. We are called to trust in God's sovereignty, even when we do not understand His ways. Humility Before GodJob's encounter with God's questions about creation, including the Behemoth, teaches us humility. We must recognize our limited understanding compared to God's infinite wisdom. The Majesty of CreationObserving the strength and intricacy of creatures like Behemoth should lead us to worship the Creator. It is an invitation to marvel at the natural world and acknowledge God's handiwork. Trust in God's WisdomJust as Job is reminded of God's wisdom through the description of Behemoth, we are encouraged to trust that God knows what is best for us, even in times of suffering. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Job 40
What is the Bible's perspective on dinosaurs?
Why do biblical texts include myths like the Leviathan and Behemoth?
Job 40:15: If “Behemoth” refers to a dinosaur-like creature, how can this align with mainstream science’s evidence that dinosaurs and humans did not coexist?
Job 40:15-24: How can the 'Behemoth,' with a tail like a cedar, be any known animal, and does this suggest a mythical or extinct creature?(16) In the navel.--Rather, in the sinews, or muscles.Verse 16. -Lo now, his strength is in his loins. The strength of the hippopotamus is its principal characteristic. Weighing often two thousand kilogrammes, and of a short thick make, when roused to anger it has a force which is irresistible. In the water it upsets large beats; on land it forces its way through dense thickets and fences of all kinds. The loins are especially strong, being deep, broad, and immensely muscular. And his force is in the navel of his belly; rather,in the muscles of his bell'i. The word used (שׁרידים) occurs only in this place. It is a plural form, and therefore cannot designate a single object, like the navel. The root seems to be the Syriacserir "firm," whence Schultens proposes to translateשׁרירים byfirmitates.
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Hebrew See
הִנֵּה־(hin·nêh-)
Interjection
Strong's 2009:Lo! behold!
the strength
כֹח֣וֹ(ḵō·ḥōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 3581:A small reptile (of unknown species)
of his loins
בְמָתְנָ֑יו(ḇə·mā·ṯə·nāw)
Preposition-b | Noun - mdc | third person masculine singular
Strong's 4975:The waist, small of the back, the loins
and the power
וְ֝אֹנ֗וֹ(wə·’ō·nōw)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 202:Ability, power, wealth
in the muscles
בִּשְׁרִירֵ֥י(biš·rî·rê)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 8306:A cord, sinew
of his belly.
בִטְנֽוֹ׃(ḇiṭ·nōw)
Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 990:The belly, the womb, the bosom, body of anything
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