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Its eyes are like the red of dawn.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/job/41.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />His sneezings flash forth light, and his eyes are like the eyelids of the dawn.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/job/41.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />His snorting flashes with light, and his eyes are like the rays of dawn.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/job/41.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />By his neesings a light doth shine, and his eyes <i>are</i> like the eyelids of the morning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/job/41.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />His sneezings flash forth light, And his eyes <i>are</i> like the eyelids of the morning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/job/41.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“His sneezes flash forth light, And his eyes are like the eye of dawn.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/job/41.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220His sneezes flash forth light, And his eyes are like the eyelids of the morning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/job/41.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“His sneezes flash forth light, And his eyes are like the eyelids of the morning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/job/41.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Its sneezes flash forth light, And its eyes are like the eyelids of the morning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/job/41.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“His sneezes flash forth light, And his eyes are like the [reddish] eyelids of the dawn.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/job/41.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />His snorting flashes with light, while his eyes are like the rays of dawn.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/job/41.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />His snorting flashes with light, while his eyes are like the rays of dawn. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/job/41.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />His sneezings flash forth light, And his eyes are like the eyelids of the morning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/job/41.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />When this monster sneezes, lightning flashes, and its eyes glow like the dawn. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/job/41.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />His neesings flash forth light, and his eyes are like the eyelids of the morning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/job/41.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />When Leviathan sneezes, it gives out a flash of light. Its eyes are like the first rays of the dawn.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/job/41.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Light flashes when he sneezes, and his eyes glow like the rising sun. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/job/41.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />"His snorting releases flashes of light; his eyes are like the rays of the dawn.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/job/41.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />His snorting flashes with light, and his eyes are like the rays of dawn.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/job/41.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Its snorting throws out flashes of light; its eyes are like the red glow of dawn. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/job/41.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />His sneezing flashes out light. His eyes are like the eyelids of the morning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/job/41.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />His sneezings flash light, and his eyes are like the eyelids of the morning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/job/41.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />His sneezing flashes out light. His eyes are like the eyelids of the morning. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/job/41.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />His sneezings cause light to shine, "" And his eyes [are] as the eyelids of the dawn.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/job/41.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> His sneezings cause light to shine, And his eyes are as the eyelids of the dawn.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/job/41.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />His sneezings a light will shine, and his eyes as the eyelashes of the dawning of day.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/job/41.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />His sneezing is like the shining of fire, and his eyes like the eyelids of the morning. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/job/41.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 41:9>His sneezing has the brilliance of fire, and his eyes are like the eyelids of the morning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/job/41.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />When he sneezes, light flashes forth; his eyes are like the eyelids of the dawn. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/job/41.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Its sneezes flash forth light, and its eyes are like the eyelids of the dawn.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/job/41.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />They are joined one to another, they stick together so that they cannot be separated.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/job/41.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And his eyes are filled with light, and his eyes are like the bright shining dawn<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/job/41.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />His sneezings flash forth light, And his eyes are like the eyelids of the morning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/job/41.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />At his sneezing a light shines, and his eyes are <i>as</i> the appearance of the morning star.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/job/41-18.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=6493" 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/41.htm">God's Power Shown in Leviathan</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">17</span>They are joined to one another; they clasp and cannot be separated. <span class="reftext">18</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5846.htm" title="5846: ‘ăṭî·šō·ṯāw (N-fpc:: 3ms) -- A sneezing. From an unused root meaning to sneeze; sneezing.">His snorting</a> <a href="/hebrew/1984.htm" title="1984: tā·hel (V-Hifil-Imperf-3fs) -- To shine.">flashes</a> <a href="/hebrew/216.htm" title="216: ’ō·wr (N-cs) -- A light. From 'owr; illumination or luminary.">with light,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5869.htm" title="5869: wə·‘ê·nāw (Conj-w:: N-cdc:: 3ms) -- An eye. Probably a primitive word; an eye; by analogy, a fountain.">and his eyes</a> <a href="/hebrew/6079.htm" title="6079: kə·‘ap̄·‘ap·pê- (Prep-k:: N-mdc) -- Eyelid. From uwph; an eyelash; figuratively, morning ray.">are like the rays</a> <a href="/hebrew/7837.htm" title="7837: šā·ḥar (N-ms) -- Dawn. From shachar; dawn.">of dawn.</a> </span><span class="reftext">19</span>Firebrands stream from his mouth; fiery sparks shoot forth!…<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="/psalms/18-8.htm">Psalm 18:8</a></span><br />Smoke rose from His nostrils, and consuming fire came from His mouth; glowing coals blazed forth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/30-27.htm">Isaiah 30:27</a></span><br />Behold, the Name of the LORD comes from afar, with burning anger and dense smoke. His lips are full of fury, and His tongue is like a consuming fire.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/9-17.htm">Revelation 9:17-18</a></span><br />Now the horses and riders in my vision looked like this: The riders had breastplates the colors of fire, sapphire, and sulfur. The heads of the horses were like the heads of lions, and out of their mouths proceeded fire, smoke, and sulfur. / A third of mankind was killed by the three plagues of fire, smoke, and sulfur that proceeded from their mouths.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/15-8.htm">Exodus 15:8</a></span><br />At the blast of Your nostrils the waters piled up; like a wall the currents stood firm; the depths congealed in the heart of the sea.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/104-32.htm">Psalm 104:32</a></span><br />He looks on the earth, and it trembles; He touches the mountains, and they smolder.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/11-4.htm">Isaiah 11:4</a></span><br />but with righteousness He will judge the poor, and with equity He will decide for the lowly of the earth. He will strike the earth with the rod of His mouth and slay the wicked with the breath of His lips.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/1-14.htm">Revelation 1:14</a></span><br />The hair of His head was white like wool, as white as snow, and His eyes were like a blazing fire.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/1-13.htm">Ezekiel 1:13</a></span><br />In the midst of the living creatures was the appearance of glowing coals of fire, or of torches. Fire moved back and forth between the living creatures; it was bright, and lightning flashed out of it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/10-6.htm">Daniel 10:6</a></span><br />His body was like beryl, his face like the brilliance of lightning, his eyes like flaming torches, his arms and legs like the gleam of polished bronze, and his voice like the sound of a multitude.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_thessalonians/2-8.htm">2 Thessalonians 2:8</a></span><br />And then the lawless one will be revealed, whom the Lord Jesus will slay with the breath of His mouth and annihilate by the majesty of His arrival.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/97-3.htm">Psalm 97:3</a></span><br />Fire goes before Him and consumes His foes on every side.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/33-14.htm">Isaiah 33:14</a></span><br />The sinners in Zion are afraid; trembling grips the ungodly: “Who of us can dwell with a consuming fire? Who of us can dwell with everlasting flames?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/19-12.htm">Revelation 19:12</a></span><br />He has eyes like blazing fire, and many royal crowns on His head. He has a name written on Him that only He Himself knows.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/29-7.htm">Psalm 29:7</a></span><br />The voice of the LORD strikes with flames of fire.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/6-4.htm">Isaiah 6:4</a></span><br />At the sound of their voices the doorposts and thresholds shook, and the temple was filled with smoke.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">By his neesings a light does shine, and his eyes are like the eyelids of the morning.</p><p class="hdg">the eye-lids</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/3-9.htm">Job 3:9</a></b></br> Let the stars of the twilight thereof be dark; let it look for light, but <i>have</i> none; neither let it see the dawning of the day:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/revelation/1-14.htm">Revelation 1:14</a></b></br> His head and <i>his</i> hairs <i>were</i> white like wool, as white as snow; and his eyes <i>were</i> as a flame of fire;</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/job/40-23.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/job/38-12.htm">Dawn</a> <a href="/job/30-17.htm">Eyelids</a> <a href="/job/40-24.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/job/5-7.htm">Flames</a> <a href="/job/38-25.htm">Flash</a> <a href="/job/37-4.htm">Flashes</a> <a href="/job/40-23.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/job/38-19.htm">Light</a> <a href="/job/38-12.htm">Morning</a> <a href="/job/3-9.htm">Rays</a> <a href="/job/37-15.htm">Shine</a> <a href="/job/39-20.htm">Snorting</a> <a href="/job/30-19.htm">Throws</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/job/41-28.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/psalms/22-1.htm">Dawn</a> <a href="/psalms/11-4.htm">Eyelids</a> <a href="/job/42-5.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/job/41-19.htm">Flames</a> <a href="/psalms/144-6.htm">Flash</a> <a href="/psalms/18-14.htm">Flashes</a> <a href="/job/41-19.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/psalms/4-6.htm">Light</a> <a href="/psalms/5-3.htm">Morning</a> <a href="/habakkuk/3-4.htm">Rays</a> <a href="/job/41-32.htm">Shine</a> <a href="/jeremiah/8-16.htm">Snorting</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-16.htm">Throws</a><div class="vheading2">Job 41</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/41-1.htm">Of God's great power in the leviathan</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/41.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/41.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>His snorting flashes with light</b><br>This phrase describes a creature of immense power and majesty, often identified as the Leviathan. The imagery of "snorting flashes with light" suggests a creature that is both fearsome and awe-inspiring. In the ancient Near Eastern context, such descriptions would evoke the chaos monsters of mythology, symbolizing untamed natural forces. The flashing light could be interpreted as a metaphor for the creature's terrifying presence, much like lightning, which is often associated with divine power and judgment in the Bible (<a href="/exodus/19-16.htm">Exodus 19:16</a>). This imagery underscores the theme of God's sovereignty over creation, as even the most formidable creatures are under His control.<p><b>and his eyes are like the rays of dawn</b><br>The comparison of the creature's eyes to "the rays of dawn" conveys a sense of penetrating vision and overwhelming brilliance. Dawn is often associated with new beginnings and divine intervention in Scripture (<a href="/psalms/30-5.htm">Psalm 30:5</a>, <a href="/malachi/4-2.htm">Malachi 4:2</a>). This imagery may suggest that the creature, while fearsome, is also part of God's ordered creation, reflecting His glory and wisdom. The dawn metaphor can also be seen as a type of Christ, who is referred to as the "light of the world" (<a href="/john/8-12.htm">John 8:12</a>) and the "morning star" (<a href="/revelation/22-16.htm">Revelation 22:16</a>), symbolizing hope and redemption. The creature's eyes, like the dawn, pierce through darkness, highlighting the theme of light overcoming chaos and disorder.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/job.htm">Job</a></b><br>A man of great faith and patience, who undergoes severe trials and suffering. The book of Job is a dialogue about his experiences and the nature of God's justice.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/l/leviathan.htm">Leviathan</a></b><br>A powerful and fearsome creature described in <a href="/bsb/job/41.htm">Job 41</a>, often interpreted as a symbol of chaos or evil, representing God's unmatched power and sovereignty over creation.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The Almighty Creator who speaks to Job out of the whirlwind, challenging Job's understanding of divine wisdom and power.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_book_of_job.htm">The Book of Job</a></b><br>A poetic and philosophical text in the Old Testament that explores themes of suffering, divine justice, and human righteousness.<br><br>5. <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 mystery.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_and_power.htm">God's Sovereignty and Power</a></b><br>The description of Leviathan emphasizes God's supreme power over all creation, reminding us of His control over the natural and spiritual realms.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/human_limitations.htm">Human Limitations</a></b><br>Job's encounter with God's description of Leviathan highlights human limitations in understanding divine wisdom and power, encouraging humility and trust in God's plan.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_light.htm">Symbolism of Light</a></b><br>The imagery of light in Leviathan's snorting and eyes can symbolize God's illuminating presence and the dawning of understanding in the midst of darkness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/facing_chaos_with_faith.htm">Facing Chaos with Faith</a></b><br>Just as Leviathan represents chaos, believers are called to face life's uncertainties with faith, trusting in God's ultimate authority and goodness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_majesty_of_creation.htm">The Majesty of Creation</a></b><br>The detailed and awe-inspiring description of Leviathan serves as a reminder of the majesty and complexity of God's creation, inspiring worship and reverence.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_job_41.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Job 41</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_job_41_18-21_align_with_science.htm">How do the fiery-breath descriptions in Job 41:18–21 reconcile with known biological or scientific facts about animals? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_supports_leviathan_in_job_41.htm">In light of lacking physical evidence or fossil records, what historical or archaeological support exists for Leviathan in Job 41? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_include_myths_like_leviathan.htm">Why do biblical texts include myths like the Leviathan and Behemoth?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_psalm_74_14_reflect_myth_or_science.htm">In Psalm 74:14, does the mention of crushing Leviathan’s heads reflect borrowed ancient mythological concepts, and how does this align with modern scientific views of sea creatures? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/job/41.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(18) <span class= "bld">By his neesings a light doth shine, and his eyes are like the eyelids of the morning</span>--<span class= "ital">i.e., </span>fiery red and glowing.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/job/41.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 18.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">By his neesings a light doth shine</span>. "Neesings" is old English for "sneezings." According to Aristotle, the crocodile is in the habit of sneezing, but I do not find this fact noted by modern writers Boehart asserts it very positively ('Hieroz.,' pp. 752-754), but he does not profess to speak from his own knowledge. <span class="cmt_word">And his eyes are like the eyelids of the morning</span>. This probably does not mean more than that his eyes flash with light upon occasion, which is no doubt true, though the eyes, being small, have not generally attracted very much attention. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/job/41-18.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">His snorting</span><br /><span class="heb">עֲ‍ֽ֭טִישֹׁתָיו</span> <span class="translit">(‘ăṭî·šō·ṯāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5846.htm">Strong's 5846: </a> </span><span class="str2">A sneezing</span><br /><br /><span class="word">flashes</span><br /><span class="heb">תָּ֣הֶל</span> <span class="translit">(tā·hel)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1984.htm">Strong's 1984: </a> </span><span class="str2">To shine</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with light,</span><br /><span class="heb">א֑וֹר</span> <span class="translit">(’ō·wr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common singular<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">and his eyes</span><br /><span class="heb">וְ֝עֵינָ֗יו</span> <span class="translit">(wə·‘ê·nāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - cdc | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5869.htm">Strong's 5869: </a> </span><span class="str2">An eye, a fountain</span><br /><br /><span class="word">are like the rays</span><br /><span class="heb">כְּעַפְעַפֵּי־</span> <span class="translit">(kə·‘ap̄·‘ap·pê-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-k | Noun - mdc<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6079.htm">Strong's 6079: </a> </span><span class="str2">An eyelash, morning ray</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of dawn.</span><br /><span class="heb">שָֽׁחַר׃</span> <span class="translit">(šā·ḥar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7837.htm">Strong's 7837: </a> </span><span class="str2">Dawn</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/job/41-18.htm">Job 41:18 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/job/41-18.htm">Job 41:18 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/job/41-18.htm">Job 41:18 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/job/41-18.htm">Job 41:18 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/job/41-18.htm">Job 41:18 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/job/41-18.htm">Job 41:18 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/job/41-18.htm">Job 41:18 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/job/41-18.htm">Job 41:18 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/job/41-18.htm">Job 41:18 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/job/41-18.htm">Job 41:18 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/job/41-18.htm">OT Poetry: Job 41:18 His sneezing flashes out light (Jb) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/job/41-17.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Job 41:17"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Job 41:17" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/job/41-19.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Job 41:19"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Job 41:19" /></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>