NASB Lexicon
KJV Lexicon He is the chiefre'shiyth (ray-sheeth') the first, in place, time, order or rank (specifically, a firstfruit) -- beginning, chief(-est), first(-fruits, part, time), principal thing. of the ways derek (deh'-rek) a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb of God 'el (ale) strength; as adjective, mighty; especially the Almighty (but used also of any deity) he that made `asah (aw-saw') to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application him can make nagash (naw-gash') to be or come (causatively, bring) near (for any purpose); euphemistically, to lie with a woman; as an enemy, to attack; relig. to worship; his sword chereb (kheh'-reb) drought; also a cutting instrument (from its destructive effect), as a knife, sword, or other sharp implement -- axe, dagger, knife, mattock, sword, tool. to approach nagash (naw-gash') to be or come (causatively, bring) near (for any purpose); euphemistically, to lie with a woman; as an enemy, to attack; relig. to worship; unto him Parallel Verses New American Standard Bible "He is the first of the ways of God; Let his maker bring near his sword. King James Bible He is the chief of the ways of God: he that made him can make his sword to approach unto him. Holman Christian Standard Bible He is the foremost of God's works; only his Maker can draw the sword against him. International Standard Version He is the grandest of God's undertakings, yet his creator is approaching him with his sword. NET Bible It ranks first among the works of God, the One who made it has furnished it with a sword. GOD'S WORD® Translation Behemoth is the first of God's conquests. Its maker approaches it with his sword. King James 2000 Bible He is the first of the ways of God: he that made him can make his sword to approach unto him. Links Job 40:19Job 40:19 NIV Job 40:19 NLT Job 40:19 ESV Job 40:19 NASB Job 40:19 KJV |