Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The quiver rattles against its side, along with the flashing spear and lance. New Living Translation The arrows rattle against it, and the spear and javelin flash. English Standard Version Upon him rattle the quiver, the flashing spear, and the javelin. Berean Standard Bible A quiver rattles at his side, along with a flashing spear and lance. King James Bible The quiver rattleth against him, the glittering spear and the shield. New King James Version The quiver rattles against him, The glittering spear and javelin. New American Standard Bible “The quiver rattles against him, The flashing spear and javelin. NASB 1995 “The quiver rattles against him, The flashing spear and javelin. NASB 1977 “The quiver rattles against him, The flashing spear and javelin. Legacy Standard Bible The quiver rattles against him, The flashing spear and javelin. Amplified Bible “The quiver rattles against him, [As do] the flashing spear and the lance [of his rider]. Christian Standard Bible A quiver rattles at his side, along with a flashing spear and a javelin. Holman Christian Standard Bible A quiver rattles at his side, along with a flashing spear and a lance. American Standard Version The quiver rattleth against him, The flashing spear and the javelin. Contemporary English Version while the weapons of their riders rattle and flash in the sun. English Revised Version The quiver rattleth against him, the flashing spear and the javelin. GOD'S WORD® Translation A quiver of arrows rattles on it along with the flashing spear and javelin. Good News Translation The weapons which their riders carry rattle and flash in the sun. International Standard Version A quiver of arrows rattles against his side, along with a flashing spear and a lance. Majority Standard Bible A quiver rattles at his side, along with a flashing spear and lance. NET Bible On it the quiver rattles; the lance and javelin flash. New Heart English Bible The quiver rattles against him, the flashing spear and the javelin. Webster's Bible Translation The quiver rattleth against him, the glittering spear and the shield. World English Bible The quiver rattles against him, the flashing spear and the javelin. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionQuiver rattles against him, "" The flame of a spear, and a javelin. Young's Literal Translation Against him rattle doth quiver, The flame of a spear, and a halbert. Smith's Literal Translation The quiver will give forth a whizzing against him, the flame of the spear and the javelin. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAbove him shall the quiver rattle, the spear and shield shall glitter. Catholic Public Domain Version Above him, the quiver rattles, the spear and the shield shake. New American Bible Around him rattles the quiver, flashes the spear and the javelin. New Revised Standard Version Upon it rattle the quiver, the flashing spear, and the javelin. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe quiver rattles against him, the glittering spear and the lance. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The quiver is glorious against him and the flash of the spear and of the javelin OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The quiver rattleth upon him, The glittering spear and the javelin. Brenton Septuagint Translation The bow and sword resound against him; and his rage will swallow up the ground: Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context God Speaks of His Creation…22He laughs at fear, frightened of nothing; he does not turn back from the sword. 23A quiver rattles at his side, along with a flashing spear and lance. 24Trembling with excitement, he devours the distance; he cannot stand still when the ram’s horn sounds.… Cross References Psalm 18:34 He trains my hands for battle; my arms can bend a bow of bronze. Jeremiah 47:3 at the sound of the galloping hooves of stallions, the rumbling of chariots, and the clatter of their wheels. The fathers will not turn back for their sons; their hands will hang limp. Nahum 3:2-3 The crack of the whip, the rumble of the wheel, galloping horse and bounding chariot! / Charging horseman, flashing sword, shining spear; heaps of slain, mounds of corpses, dead bodies without end—they stumble over their dead— Isaiah 5:28 Their arrows are sharpened, and all their bows are strung. The hooves of their horses are like flint; their chariot wheels are like a whirlwind. Ezekiel 21:9-10 “Son of man, prophesy and tell them that this is what the Lord says: ‘A sword, a sword, sharpened and polished— / it is sharpened for the slaughter, polished to flash like lightning! Should we rejoice in the scepter of My son? The sword despises every such stick. 2 Samuel 22:35 He trains my hands for battle; my arms can bend a bow of bronze. Psalm 144:1 Of David. Blessed be the LORD, my Rock, who trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle. Isaiah 41:15 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. Jeremiah 50:42 They grasp the bow and spear; they are cruel and merciless. Their voice roars like the sea, and they ride upon horses, lined up like men in formation against you, O Daughter of Babylon. Habakkuk 3:9 You brandished Your bow; You called for many arrows. Selah You split the earth with rivers. 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. Ephesians 6:17 And take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. 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. Matthew 10:34 Do not assume that I have come to bring peace to the earth; I have not come to bring peace, but a sword. Luke 22:36 “Now, however,” He told them, “the one with a purse should take it, and likewise a bag; and the one without a sword should sell his cloak and buy one. Treasury of Scripture The quiver rattles against him, the glittering spear and the shield. Job 41:26-29 The sword of him that layeth at him cannot hold: the spear, the dart, nor the habergeon… Jump to Previous Arrow Bow Flame Flashing Glittering Javelin Lance Point Quiver Rattle Shield Shining Side Sounding SpearJump to Next Arrow Bow Flame Flashing Glittering Javelin Lance Point Quiver Rattle Shield Shining Side Sounding SpearJob 39 1. Of the wild goats and hinds5. Of the wild donkey 9. The unicorn 13. The peacock, stork, and ostrich 19. The horse 26. The hawk 27. The eagle A quiver rattles at his side In the context of Job 39, God is speaking to Job about the majesty and power of His creation, highlighting the warhorse's readiness for battle. The quiver, a container for arrows, signifies preparedness and the potential for action. In ancient warfare, the quiver was an essential part of a warrior's equipment, symbolizing readiness and the ability to engage in combat. The imagery of the quiver rattling suggests movement and anticipation, reflecting the warhorse's eagerness and the tension before battle. This can be connected to the spiritual readiness believers are called to have, as seen in Ephesians 6:10-18, where the armor of God is described. along with a flashing spear and lance Persons / Places / Events 1. JobA man of great faith and patience, who undergoes severe trials and suffering. The book of Job is a poetic dialogue about the nature of suffering and God's sovereignty. 2. God The speaker in this passage, who is responding to Job. God is illustrating His power and wisdom through the natural world and the creatures He has made. 3. War Horse The subject of this verse, symbolizing strength, fearlessness, and readiness for battle. The war horse is depicted as unafraid of the rattling quiver and the flashing spear and lance. 4. Battle The context of the imagery used in this verse, representing the chaos and danger of war, yet also the order and control God has over all creation. 5. Ancient Warfare The setting that provides the imagery of the quiver, spear, and lance, which were common weapons in ancient battles. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty Over CreationThe imagery of the war horse in Job 39:23 illustrates God's control over even the most powerful and fearsome aspects of creation. We are reminded that nothing is outside of His command. Fearlessness in the Face of Adversity Just as the war horse is unafraid of the battle, believers are called to face life's challenges with courage, knowing that God is with them. Trust in God's Strength, Not Our Own The passage encourages us to rely on God's strength rather than our own abilities or resources, much like the war horse is equipped for battle but ultimately under God's control. The Majesty and Wisdom of God This verse is part of a larger passage where God speaks of His creation, demonstrating His wisdom and majesty. It calls us to worship and trust in His perfect plan.Verse 23. - The quiver rattleth against him. In the Aasyrian sculptures the quiver of mounted archers is often hung at the side, instead of at the back. In this position it would rattle against the neck of the war-horse (see 'Ancient Monarchies,' vol. 2 p. 25). The glittering spear and the shield would occasionally strike against his neck or his shoulders. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew A quiverאַשְׁפָּ֑ה (’aš·pāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 827: A quiver (for arrows) rattles תִּרְנֶ֣ה (tir·neh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 7439: To rattle at his side, עָ֭לָיו (‘ā·lāw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against along with a flashing לַ֖הַב (la·haḇ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3851: A flash, a sharply polished blade, point of a, weapon spear חֲנִ֣ית (ḥă·nîṯ) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 2595: A lance and lance. וְכִידֽוֹן׃ (wə·ḵî·ḏō·wn) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3591: Something to strike with, a dart Links Job 39:23 NIVJob 39:23 NLT Job 39:23 ESV Job 39:23 NASB Job 39:23 KJV Job 39:23 BibleApps.com Job 39:23 Biblia Paralela Job 39:23 Chinese Bible Job 39:23 French Bible Job 39:23 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 39:23 The quiver rattles against him the flashing (Jb) |
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