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class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/job/34.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Without inquiry he shatters the mighty and sets up others in their place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/job/34.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />He brings the mighty to ruin without asking anyone, and he sets up others in their place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/job/34.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />He shatters the mighty without investigation and sets others in their place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/job/34.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />He shatters the mighty without inquiry and sets up others in their place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/job/34.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />He shall break in pieces mighty men without number, and set others in their stead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/job/34.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />He breaks in pieces mighty men without inquiry, And sets others in their place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/job/34.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“He breaks in pieces the mighty without investigation, And sets others in their place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/job/34.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220He breaks in pieces mighty men without inquiry, And sets others in their place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/job/34.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“He breaks in pieces mighty men without inquiry, And sets others in their place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/job/34.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />He breaks in pieces mighty men without searching <i>anything</i> out, And sets others in their place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/job/34.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“He breaks mighty men without inquiry, And sets others in their place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/job/34.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He shatters the mighty without an investigation and sets others in their place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/job/34.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He shatters the mighty without an investigation and sets others in their place. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/job/34.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />He breaketh in pieces mighty men in ways past finding out, And setteth others in their stead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/job/34.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Without asking for advice, God removes mighty leaders and puts others in their place. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/job/34.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />He breaketh in pieces mighty men in ways past finding out, and setteth others in their stead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/job/34.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />He breaks mighty people into pieces without examining them and puts others in their places.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/job/34.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />He does not need an investigation to remove leaders and replace them with others. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/job/34.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />He shatters valiant men without a need to investigate, and he raises others in their place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/job/34.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />He shatters the mighty without inquiry and sets up others in their place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/job/34.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />He shatters the great without inquiry, and sets up others in their place. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/job/34.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />He breaks in pieces mighty men in ways past finding out, and sets others in their place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/job/34.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />He shall break in pieces mighty men without number, and set others in their stead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/job/34.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He breaks mighty men in pieces in ways past finding out, and sets others in their place. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/job/34.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />He breaks the mighty—no searching! And He appoints others in their stead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/job/34.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> He breaketh the mighty -- no searching! And He appointeth others in their stead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/job/34.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />He shall break in pieces the mighty, not searching out, and he will set others in their stead.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/job/34.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />He shall break in pieces many and innumerable, and shall make others to stand in their stead. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/job/34.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />He will break into many innumerable pieces, and he will cause others to stand up in their place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/job/34.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Without inquiry he shatters the mighty, and appoints others in their place, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/job/34.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />He shatters the mighty without investigation, and sets others in their place.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/job/34.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />For he has brought misfortune to many men without number, and sets others in their places.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/job/34.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />For he has brought evil to many without limit, and we will live together in their place<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/job/34.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />He breaketh in pieces mighty men without inquisition, And setteth others in their stead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/job/34.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />For the Lord looks down upon all men, who comprehends unsearchable things, glorious also and excellent things without number.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/job/34-24.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/XAwuD5NuZq0?start=5320" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/job/34.htm">Elihu Confirms God's Justice</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">23</span>For God need not examine a man further or have him approach for judgment. <span class="reftext">24</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7489.htm" title="7489: yā·rō·a‘ (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to spoil; figuratively, to make good for nothing, i.e. Bad.">He shatters</a> <a href="/hebrew/3524.htm" title="3524: kab·bî·rîm (Adj-mp) -- Great, mighty, much. From kabar; vast, whether in extent, or in number, many.">the mighty</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō- (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">without</a> <a href="/hebrew/2714.htm" title="2714: ḥê·qer (N-ms) -- A searching, a thing (to be) searched out. From chaqar; examination, enumeration, deliberation.">inquiry</a> <a href="/hebrew/5975.htm" title="5975: way·ya·‘ă·mêḏ (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To take one's stand, stand. A primitive root; to stand, in various relations.">and sets up</a> <a href="/hebrew/312.htm" title="312: ’ă·ḥê·rîm (Adj-mp) -- Another. From 'achar; properly, hinder; generally, next, other, etc.">others</a> <a href="/hebrew/8478.htm" title="8478: taḥ·tām (Prep:: 3mp) -- Underneath, below, instead of. From the same as Towach; the bottom; only adverbially, below, in lieu of, etc.">in their place.</a> </span><span class="reftext">25</span>Therefore, He recognizes their deeds; He overthrows them in the night and they are crushed.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/2-21.htm">Daniel 2:21</a></span><br />He changes the times and seasons; He removes kings and establishes them. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/75-7.htm">Psalm 75:7</a></span><br />but it is God who judges; He brings down one and exalts another.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/2-7.htm">1 Samuel 2:7-8</a></span><br />The LORD sends poverty and wealth; He humbles and He exalts. / He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the ash heap. He seats them among princes and bestows on them a throne of honor. For the foundations of the earth are the LORD’s, and upon them He has set the world.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/8-15.htm">Proverbs 8:15-16</a></span><br />By me kings reign, and rulers enact just laws; / By me princes rule, and all nobles who govern justly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/40-23.htm">Isaiah 40:23-24</a></span><br />He brings the princes to nothing and makes the rulers of the earth meaningless. / No sooner are they planted, no sooner are they sown, no sooner have their stems taken root in the ground, than He blows on them and they wither, and a whirlwind sweeps them away like stubble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/27-5.htm">Jeremiah 27:5</a></span><br />By My great power and outstretched arm, I made the earth and the men and beasts on the face of it, and I give it to whom I please.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/4-17.htm">Daniel 4:17</a></span><br />This decision is the decree of the watchers, the verdict declared by the holy ones, so that the living will know that the Most High rules over the kingdom of mankind and gives it to whom He wishes, setting over it the lowliest of men.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/13-1.htm">Romans 13:1</a></span><br />Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which is from God. The authorities that exist have been appointed by God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/17-26.htm">Acts 17:26</a></span><br />From one man He made every nation of men, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and He determined their appointed times and the boundaries of their lands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/107-40.htm">Psalm 107:40</a></span><br />He pours out contempt on the nobles and makes them wander in a trackless wasteland.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/14-5.htm">Isaiah 14:5</a></span><br />The LORD has broken the staff of the wicked, the scepter of the rulers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/21-26.htm">Ezekiel 21:26-27</a></span><br />This is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Remove the turban, and take off the crown. Things will not remain as they are: Exalt the lowly and bring low the exalted. / A ruin, a ruin, I will make it a ruin! And it will not be restored until the arrival of Him to whom it belongs, to whom I have assigned the right of judgment.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/1-52.htm">Luke 1:52</a></span><br />He has brought down rulers from their thrones, but has exalted the humble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/1-27.htm">1 Corinthians 1:27-28</a></span><br />But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. / He chose the lowly and despised things of the world, and the things that are not, to nullify the things that are,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/4-12.htm">James 4:12</a></span><br />There is only one Lawgiver and Judge, the One who is able to save and destroy. But who are you to judge your neighbor?</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">He shall break in pieces mighty men without number, and set others in their stead.</p><p class="hdg">break</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/19-2.htm">Job 19:2</a></b></br> How long will ye vex my soul, and break me in pieces with words?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/2-9.htm">Psalm 2:9</a></b></br> Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron; thou shalt dash them in pieces like a potter's vessel.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/72-4.htm">Psalm 72:4</a></b></br> He shall judge the poor of the people, he shall save the children of the needy, and shall break in pieces the oppressor.</p><p class="hdg">number.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/2-30.htm">1 Samuel 2:30-36</a></b></br> Wherefore the LORD God of Israel saith, I said indeed <i>that</i> thy house, and the house of thy father, should walk before me for ever: but now the LORD saith, Be it far from me; for them that honour me I will honour, and they that despise me shall be lightly esteemed… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/15-28.htm">1 Samuel 15:28</a></b></br> And Samuel said unto him, The LORD hath rent the kingdom of Israel from thee this day, and hath given it to a neighbour of thine, <i>that is</i> better than thou.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/14-7.htm">1 Kings 14:7,8,14</a></b></br> Go, tell Jeroboam, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, Forasmuch as I exalted thee from among the people, and made thee prince over my people Israel, … </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_chronicles/11-22.htm">Appointeth</a> <a href="/job/30-13.htm">Break</a> <a href="/job/28-4.htm">Breaketh</a> <a href="/job/28-4.htm">Breaks</a> <a href="/job/34-11.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/job/33-18.htm">Destruction</a> <a href="/job/9-10.htm">Finding</a> <a href="/job/31-14.htm">Inquiry</a> <a href="/esther/2-23.htm">Inquisition</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/19-18.htm">Investigation</a> <a href="/job/34-20.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/job/31-10.htm">Others</a> <a href="/job/29-2.htm">Past</a> <a href="/job/26-12.htm">Pieces</a> <a href="/job/33-11.htm">Puts</a> <a href="/job/32-11.htm">Searching</a> <a href="/job/27-22.htm">Sends</a> <a href="/job/28-3.htm">Sets</a> <a href="/exodus/15-6.htm">Shatters</a> <a href="/job/33-6.htm">Stead</a> <a href="/job/34-20.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/job/34-21.htm">Ways</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/job/36-6.htm">Appointeth</a> <a href="/job/39-15.htm">Break</a> <a href="/psalms/29-5.htm">Breaketh</a> <a href="/psalms/29-5.htm">Breaks</a> <a href="/job/34-28.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/job/37-20.htm">Destruction</a> <a href="/job/36-26.htm">Finding</a> <a href="/proverbs/20-25.htm">Inquiry</a> <a href="/psalms/9-12.htm">Inquisition</a> <a href="/luke/1-3.htm">Investigation</a> <a href="/job/35-9.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/job/34-26.htm">Others</a> <a href="/job/36-26.htm">Past</a> <a href="/job/40-18.htm">Pieces</a> <a href="/job/34-26.htm">Puts</a> <a href="/job/36-26.htm">Searching</a> <a href="/job/36-27.htm">Sends</a> <a href="/job/36-7.htm">Sets</a> <a href="/psalms/46-9.htm">Shatters</a> <a href="/job/36-20.htm">Stead</a> <a href="/job/37-6.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/job/34-27.htm">Ways</a><div class="vheading2">Job 34</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/34-1.htm">Elihu accuses Job for charging God with injustice</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/34-10.htm">God omnipotent cannot be unjust</a></span><br><span class="reftext">31. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/34-31.htm">Man must humble himself unto God</a></span><br><span class="reftext">34. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/34-34.htm">Elihu reproves Job</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In the biblical context, the "mighty" often refers to rulers or those in positions of power. The idea that God can "shatter" them without inquiry underscores His omniscience and authority, suggesting that He does not need to investigate or gather evidence as humans do. This reflects the biblical theme that God sees the heart (<a href="/1_samuel/16-7.htm">1 Samuel 16:7</a>) and acts according to His perfect wisdom and justice. Historically, this can be seen in the fall of powerful empires and leaders throughout the Bible, such as Pharaoh in Exodus or Nebuchadnezzar in Daniel. It also serves as a reminder of the transient nature of human power compared to God's eternal reign.<p><b>and sets up others in their place</b><br>This part of the verse emphasizes God's role in raising up new leaders or individuals according to His purpose. Biblically, this is seen in the rise of David after Saul (1 Samuel 16), or the appointment of Cyrus as a deliverer for Israel (<a href="/isaiah/45.htm">Isaiah 45:1</a>). It reflects the theme of divine providence, where God orchestrates events and leadership changes to fulfill His plans. Culturally, this would resonate with the ancient Near Eastern understanding of kingship as divinely appointed. Theologically, it points to the ultimate establishment of Christ's kingdom, where He will reign supremely, fulfilling prophecies such as those in <a href="/isaiah/9-6.htm">Isaiah 9:6-7</a>. This phrase reassures believers of God's control over history and His ability to bring about His will through the rise and fall of leaders.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/e/elihu.htm">Elihu</a></b><br>A young man who speaks to Job and his friends, offering a perspective on God's justice and sovereignty. Elihu is the speaker in <a href="/bsb/job/34.htm">Job 34</a>.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/job.htm">Job</a></b><br>A righteous man who suffers immense trials and questions God's justice, prompting responses from his friends and Elihu.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_mighty.htm">The Mighty</a></b><br>Refers to powerful individuals or rulers whom God can remove or replace according to His will.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The sovereign Creator who exercises authority over all creation, including the rise and fall of leaders.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_place_of_the_mighty.htm">The Place of the Mighty</a></b><br>Symbolic of positions of power and authority that God can reassign according to His purposes.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_over_authority.htm">God's Sovereignty Over Authority</a></b><br>God has the ultimate authority to remove and establish leaders. This should remind us to trust in His perfect plan, even when earthly leadership seems unjust or unstable.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_temporary_nature_of_earthly_power.htm">The Temporary Nature of Earthly Power</a></b><br>Earthly power is fleeting and subject to God's will. We should not place our ultimate trust in human leaders but in God, who is eternal and unchanging.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_justice_and_wisdom.htm">God's Justice and Wisdom</a></b><br>God's actions are just and wise, even when they are beyond our understanding. We should seek to align our lives with His will, trusting that He knows what is best.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/humility_before_god.htm">Humility Before God</a></b><br>Recognizing God's power to change leadership should humble us and lead us to pray for our leaders, knowing that God can use anyone for His purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/encouragement_in_times_of_uncertainty.htm">Encouragement in Times of Uncertainty</a></b><br>In times of political or social upheaval, we can find peace in knowing that God is in control and that He can bring about His purposes through any situation.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_job_34.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Job 34</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_a_wise_god_allow_suffering.htm">In Job 9:4, how can an all-powerful God allow innocent suffering if He is truly wise and mighty?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_god_silent_in_job_24_12.htm">In Job 24:12, why does it seem like God remains silent in the face of rampant oppression, clashing with other biblical passages where God intervenes?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_exodus_34_and_20_differ.htm">(Exodus 34:1) Why does this second set of commandments differ from those in Exodus 20, and which version should be considered authoritative?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_doubting_god.htm">What is questioning God's actions or existence?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/job/34.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(24) <span class= "bld">Without number.</span>--Rather, <span class= "ital">in an unsearchable manner, </span>as before, <a href="/job/34-20.htm" title="In a moment shall they die, and the people shall be troubled at midnight, and pass away: and the mighty shall be taken away without hand.">Job 34:20</a>, "without hand," <span class= "ital">i.e., </span>without human means.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/job/34.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 24.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">He shall break in pieces mighty men without number</span>; rather, in ways that <span class="accented">are unsearchable</span>, or <span class="accented">in ways past finding out</span> (see the Revised Version). And set others in their stead (comp. <a href="/1_samuel/2-7.htm">1 Samuel 2:7</a>; <a href="/psalms/75-7.htm">Psalm 75:7</a>; <a href="/daniel/2-21.htm">Daniel 2:21</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/job/34-24.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">He shatters</span><br /><span class="heb">יָרֹ֣עַ</span> <span class="translit">(yā·rō·a‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7489.htm">Strong's 7489: </a> </span><span class="str2">To spoil, to make, good for, nothing, bad</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the mighty</span><br /><span class="heb">כַּבִּירִ֣ים</span> <span class="translit">(kab·bî·rîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3524.htm">Strong's 3524: </a> </span><span class="str2">Great, mighty, much</span><br /><br /><span class="word">without</span><br /><span class="heb">לֹא־</span> <span class="translit">(lō-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><br /><span class="word">inquiry</span><br /><span class="heb">חֵ֑קֶר</span> <span class="translit">(ḥê·qer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2714.htm">Strong's 2714: </a> </span><span class="str2">A searching, a thing (to be) searched out</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and sets up</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיַּעֲמֵ֖ד</span> <span class="translit">(way·ya·‘ă·mêḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5975.htm">Strong's 5975: </a> </span><span class="str2">To stand, in various relations</span><br /><br /><span class="word">others</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲחֵרִ֣ים</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·ḥê·rîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_312.htm">Strong's 312: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hinder, next, other</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in their place.</span><br /><span class="heb">תַּחְתָּֽם׃</span> <span class="translit">(taḥ·tām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8478.htm">Strong's 8478: </a> </span><span class="str2">The bottom, below, in lieu of</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/job/34-24.htm">Job 34:24 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/job/34-24.htm">Job 34:24 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/job/34-24.htm">Job 34:24 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/job/34-24.htm">Job 34:24 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/job/34-24.htm">Job 34:24 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/job/34-24.htm">Job 34:24 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/job/34-24.htm">Job 34:24 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/job/34-24.htm">Job 34:24 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/job/34-24.htm">Job 34:24 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/job/34-24.htm">Job 34:24 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/job/34-24.htm">OT Poetry: Job 34:24 He breaks in pieces mighty men (Jb) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/job/34-23.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Job 34:23"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Job 34:23" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/job/34-25.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Job 34:25"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Job 34:25" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>