Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Its chest is hard as rock, hard as a lower millstone. New Living Translation Its heart is hard as rock, hard as a millstone. English Standard Version His heart is hard as a stone, hard as the lower millstone. Berean Standard Bible His chest is as hard as a rock, as hard as a lower millstone! King James Bible His heart is as firm as a stone; yea, as hard as a piece of the nether millstone. New King James Version His heart is as hard as stone, Even as hard as the lower millstone. New American Standard Bible “His heart is as firm as a stone, And as firm as a lower millstone. NASB 1995 “His heart is as hard as a stone, Even as hard as a lower millstone. NASB 1977 “His heart is as hard as a stone; Even as hard as a lower millstone. Legacy Standard Bible Its heart is as hard as a stone, Even as hard as a lower millstone. Amplified Bible “His heart is as hard as a stone, Indeed, as solid as a lower millstone. Christian Standard Bible His heart is as hard as a rock, as hard as a lower millstone! Holman Christian Standard Bible His heart is as hard as a rock, as hard as a lower millstone! American Standard Version His heart is as firm as a stone; Yea, firm as the nether millstone. Contemporary English Version and its heart is stone. English Revised Version His heart is as firm as a stone; yea, firm as the nether millstone. GOD'S WORD® Translation Its chest is solid like a rock, solid like a millstone. Good News Translation His stony heart is without fear, as unyielding and hard as a millstone. International Standard Version His heart is as strong as stone, it is as hard as a lower millstone. Majority Standard Bible His chest is as hard as a rock, as hard as a lower millstone! NET Bible Its heart is hard as rock, hard as a lower millstone. New Heart English Bible His heart is as firm as a stone, yes, firm as the lower millstone. Webster's Bible Translation His heart is as firm as a stone; yes, as hard as a piece of the nether millstone. World English Bible His heart is as firm as a stone, yes, firm as the lower millstone. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionHis heart [is] firm as a stone, "" Indeed, firm as the lower piece. Young's Literal Translation His heart is firm as a stone, Yea, firm as the lower piece. Smith's Literal Translation His heart will press as a stone; and it will press as the under millstone. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHis heart shall be as hard as a stone, and as firm as a smith's anvil. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible His heart is cast as hard as stone; cast as the lower millstone. New Revised Standard Version Its heart is as hard as stone, as hard as the lower millstone. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHis meat is good and fat, and it is nourishing. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated His heart is firm as stone and it is hard as quartz OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917His heart is as firm as a stone; Yea, firm as the nether millstone. Brenton Septuagint Translation His heart is firm as a stone, and it stands like an unyielding anvil. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context God's Power Shown in Leviathan…23The folds of his flesh are tightly joined; they are firm and immovable. 24His chest is as hard as a rock, as hard as a lower millstone! 25When Leviathan rises up, the mighty are terrified; they withdraw before his thrashing.… Cross References Ezekiel 28:2 “Son of man, tell the ruler of Tyre that this is what the Lord GOD says: Your heart is proud, and you have said, ‘I am a god; I sit in the seat of gods in the heart of the sea.’ Yet you are a man and not a god, though you have regarded your heart as that of a god. Isaiah 14:13-14 You said in your heart: “I will ascend to the heavens; I will raise my throne above the stars of God. I will sit on the mount of assembly, in the far reaches of the north. / I will ascend above the tops of the clouds; I will make myself like the Most High.” Daniel 5:20 But when his heart became arrogant and his spirit was hardened with pride, he was deposed from his royal throne, and his glory was taken from him. Proverbs 21:29 A wicked man hardens his face, but the upright man makes his way sure. Isaiah 46:12 Listen to Me, you stubborn people, far removed from righteousness: Psalm 73:6 Therefore pride is their necklace; a garment of violence covers them. Jeremiah 9:23 This is what the LORD says: “Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, nor the strong man in his strength, nor the wealthy man in his riches. Proverbs 16:5 Everyone who is proud in heart is detestable to the LORD; be assured that he will not go unpunished. Isaiah 10:12-13 So when the Lord has completed all His work against Mount Zion and Jerusalem, He will say, “I will punish the king of Assyria for the fruit of his arrogant heart and the proud look in his eyes. / For he says: ‘By the strength of my hand I have done this, and by my wisdom, for I am clever. I have removed the boundaries of nations and plundered their treasures; like a mighty one I subdued their rulers. Psalm 10:4 In his pride the wicked man does not seek Him; in all his schemes there is no God. Romans 1:21 For although they knew God, they neither glorified Him as God nor gave thanks to Him, but they became futile in their thinking and darkened in their foolish hearts. 2 Timothy 3:4 traitorous, reckless, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, 1 Timothy 6:17 Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be conceited and not to put their hope in the uncertainty of wealth, but in God, who richly provides all things for us to enjoy. 2 Thessalonians 2:4 He will oppose and exalt himself above every so-called god or object of worship. So he will seat himself in the temple of God, proclaiming himself to be God. Revelation 18:7 As much as she has glorified herself and lived in luxury, give her the same measure of torment and grief. In her heart she says, ‘I sit as queen; I am not a widow and will never see grief.’ Treasury of Scripture His heart is as firm as a stone; yes, as hard as a piece of the nether millstone. as hard Isaiah 48:4 Because I knew that thou art obstinate, and thy neck is an iron sinew, and thy brow brass; Jeremiah 5:3 O LORD, are not thine eyes upon the truth? thou hast stricken them, but they have not grieved; thou hast consumed them, but they have refused to receive correction: they have made their faces harder than a rock; they have refused to return. Zechariah 7:12 Yea, they made their hearts as an adamant stone, lest they should hear the law, and the words which the LORD of hosts hath sent in his spirit by the former prophets: therefore came a great wrath from the LORD of hosts. Jump to Previous Chest Firm Hard Heart Lower Millstone Nether Piece Rock Stone StrongJump to Next Chest Firm Hard Heart Lower Millstone Nether Piece Rock Stone StrongJob 41 1. Of God's great power in the leviathanHis chest is as hard as a rock This phrase describes the formidable strength and impenetrability of the creature being discussed, often identified as Leviathan. In the context of Job, Leviathan symbolizes chaos and the untamable forces of nature, reflecting God's power over creation. The imagery of a chest as hard as a rock emphasizes the creature's invulnerability, suggesting that no human effort can subdue it. This can be seen as a metaphor for the trials and challenges that are beyond human control, pointing to the need for reliance on divine strength. The rock imagery is also reminiscent of God as a "rock" in other scriptures, symbolizing strength and protection (e.g., Psalm 18:2). as hard as a lower millstone! 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 sovereignty, and human righteousness. 2. Leviathan A creature described in Job 41, often interpreted as a symbol of chaos or a powerful sea creature. The description of Leviathan serves to illustrate God's unmatched power and the futility of human pride. 3. God The Almighty Creator who speaks to Job out of the whirlwind, challenging Job's understanding of divine wisdom and power. 4. The Book of Job A poetic and philosophical text in the Old Testament that addresses the nature of suffering and the justice of God. 5. The 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's chest as hard as a rock emphasizes God's unmatched power in creation. It serves as a reminder of His sovereignty over all things, including the most formidable forces of nature. Human Limitations The impenetrable nature of Leviathan's chest symbolizes the limitations of human strength and understanding. It calls believers to humility before God's wisdom and power. The Danger of Pride Just as Leviathan's chest is unyielding, human pride can harden the heart against God. Believers are encouraged to remain humble and open to God's guidance. Trust in God's Wisdom In the face of life's mysteries and challenges, believers are called to trust in God's wisdom, recognizing that His ways are higher than ours.(24) His heart--i.e., his nature, his disposition. This seems to be the meaning, rather than the physical organ of life.Verse 24. - His heart is firm as a stone. Some regard this as intended physically, and note that the great saurians, with their cold and sluggish circulation, have hearts which are comparatively torpid, not contracting or expanding readily. Others take the "stony heart" to mean a fierce and obstinate disposition. In either case, the description will well suit the crocodile. Yea, as hard as a piece of the nether millstone. A repetition and slight exaggeration of the preceding idea. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew His chestלִ֭בּוֹ (lib·bōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 3820: The heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centre is as hard יָצ֣וּק (yā·ṣūq) Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine singular Strong's 3332: To pour out, to melt, cast as metal, to place firmly, to stiffen, grow hard as כְּמוֹ־ (kə·mōw-) Preposition Strong's 3644: Like, as, when a rock, אָ֑בֶן (’ā·ḇen) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 68: A stone as hard וְ֝יָצ֗וּק (wə·yā·ṣūq) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine singular Strong's 3332: To pour out, to melt, cast as metal, to place firmly, to stiffen, grow hard as a lower תַּחְתִּֽית׃ (taḥ·tîṯ) Adjective - feminine singular Strong's 8482: Lowermost, the depths millstone! כְּפֶ֣לַח (kə·p̄e·laḥ) Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 6400: Cleavage, a millstone Links Job 41:24 NIVJob 41:24 NLT Job 41:24 ESV Job 41:24 NASB Job 41:24 KJV Job 41:24 BibleApps.com Job 41:24 Biblia Paralela Job 41:24 Chinese Bible Job 41:24 French Bible Job 41:24 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 41:24 His heart is as firm as (Jb) |
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