Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Its breath sets coals ablaze, and flames dart from its mouth. New Living Translation Its breath would kindle coals, for flames shoot from its mouth. English Standard Version His breath kindles coals, and a flame comes forth from his mouth. Berean Standard Bible His breath sets coals ablaze, and flames pour from his mouth. King James Bible His breath kindleth coals, and a flame goeth out of his mouth. New King James Version His breath kindles coals, And a flame goes out of his mouth. New American Standard Bible “His breath sets coals aglow, And a flame goes forth from his mouth. NASB 1995 “His breath kindles coals, And a flame goes forth from his mouth. NASB 1977 “His breath kindles coals, And a flame goes forth from his mouth. Legacy Standard Bible Its breath kindles coals, And a flame goes forth from its mouth. Amplified Bible “His breath kindles coals, And a flame goes forth from his mouth. Christian Standard Bible His breath sets coals ablaze, and flames pour out of his mouth. Holman Christian Standard Bible His breath sets coals ablaze, and flames pour out of his mouth. American Standard Version His breath kindleth coals, And a flame goeth forth from his mouth. Contemporary English Version while its blazing breath scorches everything in sight. English Revised Version His breath kindleth coals, and a flame goeth forth from his mouth. GOD'S WORD® Translation Its breath sets coals on fire, and a flame pours from its mouth. Good News Translation His breath starts fires burning; flames leap out of his mouth. International Standard Version His breath can ignite coal; and flames proceed from his mouth. Majority Standard Bible His breath sets coals ablaze, and flames pour from his mouth. NET Bible Its breath sets coals ablaze and a flame shoots from its mouth. New Heart English Bible His breath kindles coals. A flame goes forth from his mouth. Webster's Bible Translation His breath kindleth coals, and a flame issueth from his mouth. World English Bible His breath kindles coals. A flame goes out of his mouth. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionHis breath sets coals on fire, "" And a flame goes forth from his mouth. Young's Literal Translation His breath setteth coals on fire, And a flame from his mouth goeth forth. Smith's Literal Translation His soul will kindle coals, and a flame will go forth from his mouth. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHis breath kindleth coals, and a flame cometh forth out of his mouth. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible His breath sets coals afire; a flame comes from his mouth. New Revised Standard Version Its breath kindles coals, and a flame comes out of its mouth. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleOut of his nostrils goes smoke, like a flame spreading round the sides of a pot. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated His breath kindles burning coals and flames come out from his mouth OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917His breath kindleth coals, And a flame goeth out of his mouth. Brenton Septuagint Translation His breath is as live coals, and a flame goes out of his mouth. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context God's Power Shown in Leviathan…20Smoke billows from his nostrils as from a boiling pot over burning reeds. 21His breath sets coals ablaze, and flames pour from his mouth. 22Strength resides in his neck, and dismay leaps before him.… Cross References 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 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. Psalm 104:26 There the ships pass, and Leviathan, which You formed to frolic there. 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? Ezekiel 29:3 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.’ Ezekiel 32:2 “Son of man, take up a lament for Pharaoh king of Egypt and say to him: ‘You are like a lion among the nations; you are like a monster in the seas. You thrash about in your rivers, churning up the waters with your feet and muddying the streams.’ Amos 9:3 Though they hide themselves atop Carmel, there I will track them and seize them; and though they hide from Me at the bottom of the sea, there I will command the serpent to bite them. Revelation 12:9 And the great dragon was hurled down—that ancient serpent called the devil and Satan, the deceiver of the whole world. He was hurled to the earth, and his angels with him. Revelation 13:1 Then I saw a beast with ten horns and seven heads rising out of the sea. There were ten royal crowns on its horns and blasphemous names on its heads. Revelation 20:2 He seized the dragon, that ancient serpent who is the devil and Satan, and bound him for a thousand years. Psalm 18:8 Smoke rose from His nostrils, and consuming fire came from His mouth; glowing coals blazed forth. Psalm 18:15 The channels of the sea appeared, and the foundations of the world were exposed, at Your rebuke, O LORD, at the blast of the breath of Your nostrils. Psalm 89:10 You crushed Rahab like a carcass; You scattered Your enemies with Your mighty arm. Psalm 148:7 Praise the LORD from the earth, all great sea creatures and ocean depths, Isaiah 30:33 For Topheth has long been prepared; it has been made ready for the king. Its funeral pyre is deep and wide, with plenty of fire and wood. The breath of the LORD, like a torrent of burning sulfur, sets it ablaze. Treasury of Scripture His breath kindles coals, and a flame goes out of his mouth. Psalm 18:8,12 There went up a smoke out of his nostrils, and fire out of his mouth devoured: coals were kindled by it… Isaiah 30:33 For Tophet is ordained of old; yea, for the king it is prepared; he hath made it deep and large: the pile thereof is fire and much wood; the breath of the LORD, like a stream of brimstone, doth kindle it. Habakkuk 3:5 Before him went the pestilence, and burning coals went forth at his feet. Jump to Previous Ablaze Breath Coals Dart Fire Flame Flames Forth Goes Issueth Kindles Kindleth Mouth Puts SetsJump to Next Ablaze Breath Coals Dart Fire Flame Flames Forth Goes Issueth Kindles Kindleth Mouth Puts SetsJob 41 1. Of God's great power in the leviathanHis breath sets coals ablaze This phrase emphasizes the immense power and fearsome nature of the creature described in Job 41, often identified as Leviathan. In the ancient Near Eastern context, Leviathan is a symbol of chaos and destruction, often associated with the sea. The imagery of breath setting coals ablaze suggests a creature of immense heat and energy, possibly drawing on the cultural understanding of dragons or sea monsters. This description highlights the creature's ability to incite fear and awe, reflecting God's own power over creation. The idea of breath igniting coals can also be seen as a metaphor for the destructive power of words or spirit, reminiscent of the power of God's word in creation (Genesis 1) and judgment (Revelation 19:15). and flames pour from his mouth Persons / Places / Events 1. JobA righteous man tested by God through severe trials, including the loss of his wealth, health, and family. The book of Job explores themes of suffering, divine justice, and faith. 2. Leviathan A powerful and fearsome creature described in Job 41, often interpreted as a symbol of chaos or evil. The description of Leviathan emphasizes God's unmatched power and sovereignty over creation. 3. God The Almighty Creator who speaks to Job out of the whirlwind, challenging Job's understanding of divine wisdom and power. 4. The Friends of Job Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar, who attempt to explain Job's suffering through traditional wisdom, often misrepresenting God's character. 5. The Land of Uz The setting of the book of Job, traditionally considered to be in the region of Edom or northern Arabia. Teaching Points God's SovereigntyThe description of Leviathan in Job 41, including its fiery breath, underscores God's supreme power over all creation, reminding us to trust in His control over the chaos in our lives. The Limits of Human Understanding Just as Job could not comprehend the full nature of Leviathan, we must acknowledge our limitations in understanding God's ways and purposes. The Power of God's Word The imagery of fire and breath can remind us of the power of God's word, which is described as a consuming fire in other parts of Scripture. Facing Our Fears Leviathan represents the fears and challenges we face. Recognizing God's authority over such forces can encourage us to confront our fears with faith. The Reality of Spiritual Warfare The battle against chaos and evil, symbolized by Leviathan, points to the spiritual warfare believers face, calling us to rely on God's strength and protection.Verse 21. - His breath kindleth coals, and a flame goeth out of his mouth. All the representations of dragons breathing smoke and flames, found in the myths and sagas of so many countries, probably rest upon the observed fact of team or spray streaming forth from the mouth and widely opened nostrils of the crocodile. The steam has seemed to be smoke, and smoke has naturally suggested flame and fire. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew His breathנַ֭פְשׁוֹ (nap̄·šōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 5315: A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion sets coals גֶּחָלִ֣ים (ge·ḥā·lîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 1513: An ember ablaze, תְּלַהֵ֑ט (tə·la·hêṭ) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 3857: To blaze up, flame and flames וְ֝לַ֗הַב (wə·la·haḇ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3851: A flash, a sharply polished blade, point of a, weapon pour out יֵצֵֽא׃ (yê·ṣê) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3318: To go, bring, out, direct and proxim of his mouth. מִפִּ֥יו (mip·pîw) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 6310: The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to Links Job 41:21 NIVJob 41:21 NLT Job 41:21 ESV Job 41:21 NASB Job 41:21 KJV Job 41:21 BibleApps.com Job 41:21 Biblia Paralela Job 41:21 Chinese Bible Job 41:21 French Bible Job 41:21 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 41:21 His breath kindles coals (Jb) |
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