Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Can anyone capture it by the eyes, or trap it and pierce its nose? New Living Translation No one can catch it off guard or put a ring in its nose and lead it away. English Standard Version Can one take him by his eyes, or pierce his nose with a snare? Berean Standard Bible Can anyone capture him as he looks on, or pierce his nose with a snare? King James Bible He taketh it with his eyes: his nose pierceth through snares. New King James Version Though he takes it in his eyes, Or one pierces his nose with a snare. New American Standard Bible “Can anyone capture him when he is on watch, Can anyone pierce his nose with barbs? NASB 1995 “Can anyone capture him when he is on watch, With barbs can anyone pierce his nose? NASB 1977 “Can anyone capture him when he is on watch, With barbs can anyone pierce his nose? Legacy Standard Bible Can anyone capture it before its eyes, With snares can anyone pierce its nose? Amplified Bible “Can anyone capture him when he is on watch, Or pierce his nose with barbs [to trap him]? Christian Standard Bible Can anyone capture him while he looks on, or pierce his nose with snares? Holman Christian Standard Bible Can anyone capture him while he looks on, or pierce his nose with snares? American Standard Version Shall any take him when he is on the watch, Or pierce through his nose with a snare? Contemporary English Version There is no way to capture a hippopotamus--not even by hooking its nose or blinding its eyes. English Revised Version Shall any take him when he is on the watch, or pierce through his nose with a snare? GOD'S WORD® Translation Can anyone blind its eyes or pierce its nose with snares? Good News Translation Who can blind his eyes and capture him? Or who can catch his snout in a trap? International Standard Version Are your eyes looking to capture him, or to pierce his snout with a bridle?" Majority Standard Bible Can anyone capture him as he looks on, or pierce his nose with a snare? NET Bible Can anyone catch it by its eyes, or pierce its nose with a snare? New Heart English Bible Shall any take him when he is on the watch, or pierce through his nose with a snare? Webster's Bible Translation He taketh it with his eyes: his nose pierceth through snares. World English Bible Shall any take him when he is on the watch, or pierce through his nose with a snare? Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionDoes [one] take him by his eyes? "" Does [one] pierce the nose with snares?” Young's Literal Translation Before his eyes doth one take him, With snares doth one pierce the nose? Smith's Literal Translation He will take it with his eyes: his nose will pierce through snares. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleIn his eyes as with a hook he shall take him, and bore through his nostrils with stakes. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible Who can capture him by his eyes, or pierce his nose with a trap? New Revised Standard Version Can one take it with hooks or pierce its nose with a snare? Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleCan one take him with a hook, or catch him with a net? Can one snare him in a trap, or can one bind his tongue with a rope? Peshitta Holy Bible Translated In his clouds let them take him, and in the net let him be held captive OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Shall any take him by his eyes, Or pierce through his nose with a snare? Brenton Septuagint Translation Yet one shall take him in his sight; one shall catch him with a cord, and pierce his nose. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Job Humbles Himself Before the LORD…23Though the river rages, Behemoth is unafraid; he remains secure, though the Jordan surges to his mouth. 24Can anyone capture him as he looks on, or pierce his nose with a snare? Cross References Psalm 50:10-11 for every beast of the forest is Mine—the cattle on a thousand hills. / I know every bird in the mountains, and the creatures of the field are Mine. Isaiah 40:15-17 Surely the nations are like a drop in a bucket; they are considered a speck of dust on the scales; He lifts up the islands like fine dust. / Lebanon is not sufficient for fuel, nor its animals enough for a burnt offering. / All the nations are as nothing before Him; He regards them as nothingness and emptiness. Psalm 104:26 There the ships pass, and Leviathan, which You formed to frolic there. 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. Ezekiel 29:3-5 Speak to him and tell him that this is what the Lord GOD says: Behold, I am against you, O Pharaoh king of Egypt, O great monster who lies among his rivers, who says, ‘The Nile is mine; I made it myself.’ / But I will put hooks in your jaws and cause the fish of your streams to cling to your scales. I will haul you up out of your rivers, and all the fish of your streams will cling to your scales. / I will leave you in the desert, you and all the fish of your streams. You will fall on the open field and will not be taken away or gathered for burial. I have given you as food to the beasts of the earth and the birds of the air. Psalm 74:13-14 You divided the sea by Your strength; You smashed the heads of the dragons of the sea; / You crushed the heads of Leviathan; You fed him to the creatures of the desert. Isaiah 51:9 Awake, awake, put on strength, O arm of the LORD. Wake up as in days past, as in generations of old. Was it not You who cut Rahab to pieces, who pierced through the dragon? Psalm 89:10 You crushed Rahab like a carcass; You scattered Your enemies with Your mighty arm. Isaiah 43:20 The beasts of the field will honor Me, the jackals and the ostriches, because I provide water in the wilderness and rivers in the desert, to give drink to My chosen people. Psalm 68:30 Rebuke the beast in the reeds, the herd of bulls among the calves of the nations, until it submits, bringing bars of silver. Scatter the nations who delight in war. Matthew 19:26 Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” Mark 10:27 Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but not with God. For all things are possible with God.” Luke 18:27 But Jesus said, “What is impossible with man is possible with God.” Romans 11:33-36 O, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments, and untraceable His ways! / “Who has known the mind of the Lord? Or who has been His counselor?” / “Who has first given to God, that God should repay him?” ... 1 Corinthians 1:25 For the foolishness of God is wiser than man’s wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than man’s strength. Treasury of Scripture He takes it with his eyes: his nose pierces through snares. Job 41:1,2 Canst thou draw out leviathan with an hook? or his tongue with a cord which thou lettest down? … Jump to Previous Barbs Capture Eyes Front Hooks Metal Nose Pierce Pierceth Snare Snares Teeth Trap WatchJump to Next Barbs Capture Eyes Front Hooks Metal Nose Pierce Pierceth Snare Snares Teeth Trap WatchJob 40 1. Job humbles himself to God6. God stirs him up to show his righteousness, power, and wisdom 16. Of the behemoth Can anyone capture him as he looks on This phrase refers to the behemoth, a creature described in the preceding verses. The rhetorical question emphasizes the creature's immense strength and the futility of human efforts to subdue it. In the ancient Near Eastern context, capturing large animals was a significant challenge, often requiring skill and teamwork. The behemoth symbolizes God's power in creation, reminding humans of their limitations. This aligns with the broader theme of Job, where God's wisdom and might are beyond human understanding. The creature's untamable nature can be seen as a reflection of God's sovereignty, similar to how Jesus calmed the storm, demonstrating authority over creation (Mark 4:39). or pierce his nose with a snare? Persons / Places / Events 1. JobA righteous man tested by God through immense suffering, Job is the central figure in the Book of Job. His account is one of faith, endurance, and the quest for understanding God's ways. 2. God The Almighty Creator who speaks to Job out of the whirlwind, challenging Job's understanding of divine wisdom and power. 3. Behemoth A creature described by God in His discourse with Job, symbolizing God's unmatched power in creation. The exact identity of Behemoth is debated, but it is often seen as a representation of a powerful, untamable beast. 4. The Whirlwind The medium through which God speaks to Job, signifying divine presence and authority. 5. The Book of Job A poetic and philosophical text in the Old Testament that explores themes of suffering, justice, and divine sovereignty. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty Over CreationThe description of Behemoth serves as a reminder of God's ultimate authority over all creatures, both great and small. We are called to trust in His wisdom and power, even when we do not understand His ways. Human Limitations The rhetorical questions posed by God highlight human limitations in understanding and controlling the natural world. This should lead us to humility and reliance on God's greater knowledge. Faith in the Midst of Mystery Like Job, we may face situations that challenge our understanding. Faith involves trusting God's character and purposes, even when they are beyond our comprehension. The Power of God in Our Lives Recognizing God's power should inspire awe and worship. It should also encourage us to seek His guidance and strength in our daily lives. The Importance of Perspective God's discourse with Job shifts the focus from Job's suffering to the grandeur of God's creation, teaching us to view our circumstances in light of God's eternal purposes.(24) His nose pierceth through snares.--Some render, "Shall any take him with snares? while he is looking, shall any pierce through his nose?" The sense seems to be rather, Let one take him by his eyes: i.e., by allurements placed before him, as elephants are taken. By means of snares one may pierce his nose. The Authorised Version seems to be less probably right.Verse 24. - He taketh it with his eyes; rather, Shall one take him when he is looking on? "Can he be captured." i.e. "when his eyes are open, and when he sees what is intended? No. If captured at all, it must be by subtlety, when he is not on the watch." His nose pierceth through snares; rather, Or can one bore his nostril with cords? i.e. can we lead him away captive, with a ring or hook passed through his nose, and a cord attached (compare the next chapter, ver. 2)?
Hebrew Can anyone capture himיִקָּחֶ֑נּוּ (yiq·qā·ḥen·nū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular Strong's 3947: To take as he looks on, בְּעֵינָ֥יו (bə·‘ê·nāw) Preposition-b | Noun - cdc | third person masculine singular Strong's 5869: An eye, a fountain or pierce יִנְקָב־ (yin·qāḇ-) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5344: To puncture his nose אָֽף׃ (’āp̄) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 639: The nose, nostril, the face, a person, ire with a snare? בְּ֝מֽוֹקְשִׁ֗ים (bə·mō·wq·šîm) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 4170: A bait or lure, a snare Links Job 40:24 NIVJob 40:24 NLT Job 40:24 ESV Job 40:24 NASB Job 40:24 KJV Job 40:24 BibleApps.com Job 40:24 Biblia Paralela Job 40:24 Chinese Bible Job 40:24 French Bible Job 40:24 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 40:24 Shall any take him when he (Jb) |
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