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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/38.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />The wicked are denied their light, and their upraised arm is broken.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/job/38.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />The light disturbs the wicked and stops the arm that is raised in violence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/job/38.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />From the wicked their light is withheld, and their uplifted arm is broken.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/job/38.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Light is withheld from the wicked, and their upraised arm is broken.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/job/38.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And from the wicked their light is withholden, and the high arm shall be broken.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/job/38.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />From the wicked their light is withheld, And the upraised arm is broken.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/job/38.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“Their light is withheld from the wicked, And the uplifted arm is broken.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/job/38.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220From the wicked their light is withheld, And the uplifted arm is broken.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/job/38.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“And from the wicked their light is withheld, And the uplifted arm is broken.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/job/38.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />From the wicked their light is withheld, And the arm raised high is broken.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/job/38.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“Their light is withheld from the wicked, And the uplifted arm is broken.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/job/38.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Light is withheld from the wicked, and the arm raised in violence is broken.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/job/38.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Light is withheld from the wicked, and the arm raised in violence is broken. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/job/38.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And from the wicked their light is withholden, And the high arm is broken.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/job/38.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />But its light is too much for those who are evil, and their power is broken. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/job/38.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And from the wicked their light is withholden, and the high arm is broken.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/job/38.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Wicked people are deprived of their light, and an arm raised [in victory] is broken.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/job/38.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The light of day is too bright for the wicked and restrains them from doing violence. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/job/38.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Then from the wicked their light is withheld and their upraised arm is broken.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/job/38.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Light is withheld from the wicked, and their upraised arm is broken.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/job/38.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Then from the wicked the light is withheld, and the arm raised in violence is broken. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/job/38.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />From the wicked, their light is withheld. The high arm is broken.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/job/38.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And from the wicked their light is withheld, and the high arm shall be broken.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/job/38.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />From the wicked, their light is withheld. The high arm is broken. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/job/38.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And their light is withheld from the wicked, "" And the arm lifted up is broken.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/job/38.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And withheld from the wicked is their light, And the arm lifted up is broken.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/job/38.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And their light shall be withheld from the unjust, and the high arm shall be broken.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/job/38.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />From the wicked their light shall be taken away, and the high arm shall be broken. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/job/38.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />From the impious, the light will be taken away, and the exalted arm will be broken.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/job/38.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />But from the wicked their light is withheld, and the arm of pride is shattered. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/job/38.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Light is withheld from the wicked, and their uplifted arm is broken.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/job/38.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The light of sinners shall be withheld, and the arm of the arrogant shall be broken.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/job/38.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Their light shall be withheld from sinners, and an high arm will be broken<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/job/38.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />But from the wicked their light is withholden, And the high arm is broken.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/job/38.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And hast thou removed light from the ungodly, and crushed the arm of the proud?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/job/38-15.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=5938" 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/38.htm">God Challenges Job</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">14</span>The earth takes shape like clay under a seal; its hills stand out like the folds of a garment. <span class="reftext">15</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/216.htm" title="216: ’ō·w·rām (N-csc:: 3mp) -- A light. From 'owr; illumination or luminary.">Light</a> <a href="/hebrew/4513.htm" title="4513: wə·yim·mā·na‘ (Conj-w:: V-Nifal-ConjImperf-3ms) -- To withhold, hold back. A primitive root; to debar from benefit or injury.">is withheld</a> <a href="/hebrew/7563.htm" title="7563: mē·rə·šå̄·ʿīm (Prep-m:: Adj-mp) -- Wicked, criminal. From rasha'; morally wrong; concretely, an bad person.">from the wicked,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7311.htm" title="7311: rā·māh (V-Qal-Prtcpl-fs) -- To be high or exalted, rise. A primitive root; to be high actively, to rise or raise.">and their upraised</a> <a href="/hebrew/2220.htm" title="2220: ū·zə·rō·w·a‘ (Conj-w:: N-fsc) -- Arm, shoulder, strength. Or zroao; and zrowpah; or zrowah; from zara'; the arm, or the foreleg; figuratively, force.">arm</a> <a href="/hebrew/7665.htm" title="7665: tiš·šā·ḇêr (V-Nifal-Imperf-3fs) -- To break, break in pieces. A primitive root; to burst.">is broken.</a> </span><span class="reftext">16</span>Have you journeyed to the vents of the sea or walked in the trenches of the deep?…<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="/isaiah/13-10.htm">Isaiah 13:10</a></span><br />For the stars of heaven and their constellations will not give their light. The rising sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/amos/5-8.htm">Amos 5:8</a></span><br />He who made the Pleiades and Orion, who turns darkness into dawn and darkens day into night, who summons the waters of the sea and pours them over the face of the earth—the LORD is His name—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/60-1.htm">Isaiah 60:1-2</a></span><br />Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you. / For behold, darkness covers the earth, and thick darkness is over the peoples; but the LORD will rise upon you, and His glory will appear over you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/104-20.htm">Psalm 104:20-21</a></span><br />You bring darkness, and it becomes night, when all the beasts of the forest prowl. / The young lions roar for their prey and seek their food from God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/45-7.htm">Isaiah 45:7</a></span><br />I form the light and create the darkness; I bring prosperity and create calamity. I, the LORD, do all these things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/24-29.htm">Matthew 24:29</a></span><br />Immediately after the tribulation of those days: ‘The sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light; the stars will fall from the sky, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joel/2-10.htm">Joel 2:10</a></span><br />Before them the earth quakes; the heavens tremble. The sun and moon grow dark, and the stars lose their brightness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/6-12.htm">Revelation 6:12-13</a></span><br />And I watched as the Lamb opened the sixth seal, and there was a great earthquake, and the sun became black like sackcloth of goat hair, and the whole moon turned blood red, / and the stars of the sky fell to the earth like unripe figs dropping from a tree shaken by a great wind.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/5-30.htm">Isaiah 5:30</a></span><br />In that day they will roar over it, like the roaring of the sea. If one looks over the land, he will see darkness and distress; even the light will be obscured by clouds.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/32-7.htm">Ezekiel 32:7-8</a></span><br />When I extinguish you, I will cover the heavens and darken their stars. I will cover the sun with a cloud, and the moon will not give its light. / All the shining lights in the heavens I will darken over you, and I will bring darkness upon your land,’ declares the Lord GOD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/1-78.htm">Luke 1:78-79</a></span><br />because of the tender mercy of our God, by which the Dawn will visit us from on high, / to shine on those who live in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the path of peace.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/1-5.htm">John 1:5</a></span><br />The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-5.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:5</a></span><br />For you are all sons of the light and sons of the day; we do not belong to the night or to the darkness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/4-6.htm">2 Corinthians 4:6</a></span><br />For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made His light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/22-5.htm">Revelation 22:5</a></span><br />There will be no more night in the city, and they will have no need for the light of a lamp or of the sun. For the Lord God will shine on them, and they will reign forever and ever.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And from the wicked their light is withheld, and the high arm shall be broken.</p><p class="hdg">from</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/5-14.htm">Job 5:14</a></b></br> They meet with darkness in the daytime, and grope in the noonday as in the night.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/18-5.htm">Job 18:5,18</a></b></br> Yea, the light of the wicked shall be put out, and the spark of his fire shall not shine… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/10-21.htm">Exodus 10:21-23</a></b></br> And the LORD said unto Moses, Stretch out thine hand toward heaven, that there may be darkness over the land of Egypt, even darkness <i>which</i> may be felt… </p><p class="hdg">the high</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/10-15.htm">Psalm 10:15</a></b></br> Break thou the arm of the wicked and the evil <i>man</i>: seek out his wickedness <i>till</i> thou find none.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/37-17.htm">Psalm 37:17</a></b></br> For the arms of the wicked shall be broken: but the LORD upholdeth the righteous.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezekiel/30-22.htm">Ezekiel 30:22</a></b></br> Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I <i>am</i> against Pharaoh king of Egypt, and will break his arms, the strong, and that which was broken; and I will cause the sword to fall out of his hand.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/job/35-9.htm">Arm</a> <a href="/job/34-26.htm">Broken</a> <a href="/job/31-28.htm">Denied</a> <a href="/job/38-13.htm">Evil-Doers</a> <a href="/job/37-23.htm">High</a> <a href="/job/33-28.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/job/37-22.htm">Light</a> <a href="/job/38-11.htm">Pride</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-15.htm">Uplifted</a> <a href="/isaiah/9-21.htm">Upraised</a> <a href="/job/38-13.htm">Wicked</a> <a href="/job/31-16.htm">Withheld</a> <a href="/job/22-7.htm">Withholden</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/job/40-9.htm">Arm</a> <a href="/job/39-15.htm">Broken</a> <a href="/proverbs/30-9.htm">Denied</a> <a href="/psalms/1-1.htm">Evil-Doers</a> <a href="/job/38-36.htm">High</a> <a href="/job/38-23.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/job/38-19.htm">Light</a> <a href="/job/39-20.htm">Pride</a> <a href="/psalms/77-2.htm">Uplifted</a> <a href="/isaiah/9-12.htm">Upraised</a> <a href="/job/40-12.htm">Wicked</a> <a href="/job/39-17.htm">Withheld</a> <a href="/job/42-2.htm">Withholden</a><div class="vheading2">Job 38</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/38-1.htm">God challenges Job to answer</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/38-4.htm">God, by his mighty works, convinces Job of ignorance</a></span><br><span class="reftext">31. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/38-31.htm">and weakness</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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/job/38.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/job/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/job/38.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Light is withheld from the wicked</b><br>This phrase suggests a divine judgment where God withholds His favor and guidance from those who are wicked. In biblical terms, "light" often symbolizes truth, righteousness, and the presence of God (<a href="/psalms/27.htm">Psalm 27:1</a>, <a href="/john/8-12.htm">John 8:12</a>). The withholding of light implies a separation from God's blessings and understanding, reflecting the spiritual darkness that envelops those who reject God's ways. This concept is consistent with the broader biblical narrative where the wicked are often depicted as walking in darkness (<a href="/proverbs/4-19.htm">Proverbs 4:19</a>). Theologically, it underscores the justice of God in dealing with sin and rebellion.<p><b>and their upraised arm is broken</b><br>The "upraised arm" is a metaphor for strength, power, and defiance. In ancient Near Eastern culture, the arm was often a symbol of might and authority. The breaking of the arm signifies the defeat and humiliation of the wicked, indicating that their power and rebellion against God will ultimately be crushed. This imagery is echoed in other scriptures where God opposes the proud and brings down the mighty (<a href="/isaiah/14-5.htm">Isaiah 14:5</a>, <a href="/ezekiel/30-21.htm">Ezekiel 30:21</a>). It also serves as a reminder of God's sovereignty and the futility of resisting His will. The breaking of the arm can be seen as a type of divine intervention where God actively dismantles the plans of the wicked, ensuring that justice prevails.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/job.htm">Job</a></b><br>A righteous man tested by God through severe trials, including loss of wealth, health, and family. His account is a profound exploration of suffering and divine sovereignty.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The Creator who speaks to Job out of the whirlwind, challenging Job's understanding of divine wisdom and justice.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_wicked.htm">The Wicked</a></b><br>Those who oppose God's ways, often characterized by pride and rebellion against divine authority.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_whirlwind.htm">The Whirlwind</a></b><br>The medium through which God speaks to Job, symbolizing divine power and majesty.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_arm.htm">The Arm</a></b><br>A metaphor for strength and power, often used in the Bible to denote human pride and self-reliance.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_justice.htm">Divine Justice</a></b><br>God's withholding of light from the wicked signifies His ultimate justice. While the wicked may prosper temporarily, their actions will not escape divine scrutiny.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/human_pride.htm">Human Pride</a></b><br>The "upraised arm" symbolizes human pride and rebellion. This verse serves as a warning against self-reliance and arrogance, reminding believers to remain humble before God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>The passage underscores God's control over creation, including light and darkness. Believers can trust in God's sovereign plan, even when circumstances seem unjust.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_light.htm">Spiritual Light</a></b><br>Light is often a metaphor for truth and righteousness. Believers are called to walk in the light of God's truth, contrasting with the darkness that envelops the wicked.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/hope_in_trials.htm">Hope in Trials</a></b><br>Job's account, including this verse, encourages believers to maintain faith in God's justice and goodness, even amidst suffering and confusion.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_job_38.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Job 38</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what's_the_basis_for_job_15_20-24's_torment.htm">In Job 15:20-24, where is the historical or archaeological basis for the notion that the wicked perpetually face this kind of torment?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_god_allow_unchecked_injustice.htm">In Job 24:1, why does God allow human injustice to continue unchecked, contradicting His supposed omnipotence?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_job_22_12-14_align_with_god's_omniscience.htm">In Job 22:12-14, Eliphaz suggests God may not see everything; how does this align with other scriptures asserting God's omniscience?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_handle_life's_unfairness.htm">How should you respond to life's unfairness?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/job/38.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 15.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And from the wicked their light is withholden</span>. Then, when the dawn bursts forth, "from the wicked, their light"-which is darkness (<a href="/job/24-13.htm">Job 24:13-17</a>) - "is withholden," and the consequence is that the high arm - the arm that is proud and lifted up - shall be broken. Detection and punishment fall upon the wicked doers who are surprised by the daylight. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/job/38-15.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">Light</span><br /><span class="heb">אוֹרָ֑ם</span> <span class="translit">(’ō·w·rām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common singular construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_216.htm">Strong's 216: </a> </span><span class="str2">Illumination, luminary</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is withheld</span><br /><span class="heb">וְיִמָּנַ֣ע</span> <span class="translit">(wə·yim·mā·na‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4513.htm">Strong's 4513: </a> </span><span class="str2">To debar, from benefit, injury</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from the wicked,</span><br /><span class="heb">מֵרְשָׁעִ֣‪‬ים</span> <span class="translit">(mê·rə·šā·‘îm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Adjective - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7563.htm">Strong's 7563: </a> </span><span class="str2">Wrong, an, bad person</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and their upraised</span><br /><span class="heb">רָ֝מָ֗ה</span> <span class="translit">(rā·māh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7311.htm">Strong's 7311: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be high actively, to rise, raise</span><br /><br /><span class="word">arm</span><br /><span class="heb">וּזְר֥וֹעַ</span> <span class="translit">(ū·zə·rō·w·a‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2220.htm">Strong's 2220: </a> </span><span class="str2">The arm, the foreleg, force</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is broken.</span><br /><span class="heb">תִּשָּׁבֵֽר׃</span> <span class="translit">(tiš·šā·ḇêr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7665.htm">Strong's 7665: </a> </span><span class="str2">To break, break in pieces</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/job/38-15.htm">Job 38:15 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/job/38-15.htm">Job 38:15 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/job/38-15.htm">Job 38:15 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/job/38-15.htm">Job 38:15 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/job/38-15.htm">Job 38:15 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/job/38-15.htm">Job 38:15 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/job/38-15.htm">Job 38:15 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/job/38-15.htm">Job 38:15 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/job/38-15.htm">Job 38:15 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/job/38-15.htm">Job 38:15 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/job/38-15.htm">OT Poetry: Job 38:15 From the wicked their light is withheld (Jb) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/job/38-14.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Job 38:14"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Job 38:14" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/job/38-16.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Job 38:16"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Job 38:16" /></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>