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It does not run from the sword.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/job/39.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />He laughs at fear and is not dismayed; he does not turn back from the sword.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/job/39.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />He laughs at fear, frightened of nothing; he does not turn back from the sword.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/job/39.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />He mocketh at fear, and is not affrighted; neither turneth he back from the sword.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/job/39.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />He mocks at fear, and is not frightened; Nor does he turn back from the sword.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/job/39.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“He laughs at fear and is not dismayed; And he does not turn back from the sword.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/job/39.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220He laughs at fear and is not dismayed; And he does not turn back from the sword.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/job/39.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“He laughs at fear and is not dismayed; And he does not turn back from the sword.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/job/39.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />He laughs at dread and is not dismayed; And he does not turn back from the sword.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/job/39.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“He laughs at fear and is not dismayed; And [in battle] he does not turn back from the sword.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/job/39.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He laughs at fear, since he is afraid of nothing; he does not run from the sword.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/job/39.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He laughs at fear, since he is afraid of nothing; he does not run from the sword. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/job/39.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />He mocketh at fear, and is not dismayed; Neither turneth he back from the sword.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/job/39.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Laughing at fear, they rush toward the fighting, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/job/39.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />He mocketh at fear, and is not dismayed; neither turneth he back from the sword.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/job/39.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />It laughs at fear, is afraid of nothing, and doesn't back away from swords.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/job/39.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />They do not know the meaning of fear, and no sword can turn them back. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/job/39.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />He scoffs at fear and is never scared; he never retreats from a sword.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/job/39.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />He laughs at fear, frightened of nothing; he does not turn back from the sword.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/job/39.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />It laughs at fear and is not dismayed; it does not shy away from the sword. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/job/39.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />He mocks at fear, and is not dismayed, neither does he turn back from the sword.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/job/39.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />He mocketh at fear, and is not affrighted; neither turneth he back from the sword.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/job/39.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He mocks at fear, and is not dismayed, neither does he turn back from the sword. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/job/39.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />He laughs at fear, and is not frightened, "" And he does not turn back from the face of the sword.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/job/39.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> He laugheth at fear, and is not affrighted, And he turneth not back from the face of the sword.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/job/39.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />He will laugh at fear, and he will not be dismayed; and he will not turn back from the face of the sword.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/job/39.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />He despiseth fear, he turneth not his back to the sword, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/job/39.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />He despises fear; he does not turn away from the sword.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/job/39.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />He laughs at fear and cannot be terrified; he does not retreat from the sword. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/job/39.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />It laughs at fear, and is not dismayed; it does not turn back from the sword.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/job/39.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />He laughs at a pit, and is not frightened; neither does he turn back from the sword.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/job/39.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />He laughs at a pit and is not afraid, and he does not turn from the face of the sword<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/job/39.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />He mocketh at fear, and is not affrighted; Neither turneth he back from the sword.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/job/39.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />He laughs to scorn a king as he meets him, and will by no means turn back from the sword.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/job/39-22.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=6207" 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/39.htm">God Speaks of His Creation</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">21</span>He paws in the valley and rejoices in his strength; he charges into battle. <span class="reftext">22</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7832.htm" title="7832: yiś·ḥaq (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To laugh. A primitive root; to laugh; by implication, to play.">He laughs</a> <a href="/hebrew/6343.htm" title="6343: lə·p̄a·ḥaḏ (Prep-l:: N-ms) -- Dread. From pachad; a alarm.">at fear,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2865.htm" title="2865: yê·ḥāṯ (V-Nifal-Imperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to prostrate; hence, to break down, either by violence, or by confusion and fear.">frightened</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: wə·lō (Conj-w:: Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">of nothing;</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: wə·lō- (Conj-w:: Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">he does not</a> <a href="/hebrew/7725.htm" title="7725: yā·šūḇ (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to turn back transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively; generally to retreat; often adverbial, again.">turn back</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: mip·pə·nê- (Prep-m:: N-mpc) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">from</a> <a href="/hebrew/2719.htm" title="2719: ḥā·reḇ (N-fs) -- A sword. From charab; drought; also a cutting instrument, as a knife, sword, or other sharp implement.">the sword.</a> </span><span class="reftext">23</span>A quiver rattles at his side, along with a flashing spear and lance.…<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/27-1.htm">Psalm 27:1-3</a></span><br />Of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life—whom shall I dread? / When the wicked came upon me to devour my flesh, my enemies and foes stumbled and fell. / Though an army encamps around me, my heart will not fear; though a war breaks out against me, I will keep my trust.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/21-31.htm">Proverbs 21:31</a></span><br />A horse is prepared for the day of battle, but victory is of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/31-1.htm">Isaiah 31:1-3</a></span><br />Woe to those who go down to Egypt for help, who rely on horses, who trust in their abundance of chariots and in their multitude of horsemen. They do not look to the Holy One of Israel; they do not seek the LORD. / Yet He too is wise and brings disaster; He does not call back His words. He will rise up against the house of the wicked and against the allies of evildoers. / But the Egyptians are men, not God; their horses are flesh, not spirit. When the LORD stretches out His hand, the helper will stumble, and the one he helps will fall; both will perish together.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/8-6.htm">Jeremiah 8:6</a></span><br />I have listened and heard; they do not speak what is right. No one repents of his wickedness, asking, ‘What have I done?’ Everyone has pursued his own course like a horse charging into battle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/habakkuk/1-8.htm">Habakkuk 1:8</a></span><br />Their horses are swifter than leopards, fiercer than wolves of the night. Their horsemen charge ahead, and their cavalry comes from afar. They fly like a vulture, swooping down to devour.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/10-5.htm">Zechariah 10:5</a></span><br />They will be like mighty men in battle, trampling the enemy in the mire of the streets. They will fight because the LORD is with them, and they will put the horsemen to shame.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/22-35.htm">2 Samuel 22:35</a></span><br />He trains my hands for battle; my arms can bend a bow of bronze.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/18-34.htm">Psalm 18:34</a></span><br />He trains my hands for battle; my arms can bend a bow of bronze.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/5-28.htm">Isaiah 5:28</a></span><br />Their arrows are sharpened, and all their bows are strung. The hooves of their horses are like flint; their chariot wheels are like a whirlwind.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/47-3.htm">Jeremiah 47:3</a></span><br />at the sound of the galloping hooves of stallions, the rumbling of chariots, and the clatter of their wheels. The fathers will not turn back for their sons; their hands will hang limp.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/10-28.htm">Matthew 10:28</a></span><br />Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Instead, fear the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-31.htm">Romans 8:31</a></span><br />What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/1-7.htm">2 Timothy 1:7</a></span><br />For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/13-6.htm">Hebrews 13:6</a></span><br />So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/6-2.htm">Revelation 6:2</a></span><br />So I looked and saw a white horse, and its rider held a bow. And he was given a crown, and he rode out to overcome and conquer.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">He mocks at fear, and is not affrighted; neither turns he back from the sword.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/39-16.htm">Job 39:16,18</a></b></br> She is hardened against her young ones, as though <i>they were</i> not hers: her labour is in vain without fear; … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/41-33.htm">Job 41:33</a></b></br> Upon earth there is not his like, who is made without fear.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/job/23-16.htm">Affrighted</a> <a href="/job/39-20.htm">Afraid</a> <a href="/job/39-21.htm">Arms</a> <a href="/job/32-15.htm">Dismayed</a> <a href="/job/38-30.htm">Face</a> <a href="/job/39-21.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/job/39-21.htm">Goes</a> <a href="/job/39-7.htm">Laughs</a> <a href="/job/22-19.htm">Mocketh</a> <a href="/job/9-23.htm">Mocks</a> <a href="/job/32-6.htm">Shy</a> <a href="/job/39-21.htm">Strength</a> <a href="/job/36-12.htm">Sword</a> <a href="/job/37-12.htm">Turn</a> <a href="/job/38-14.htm">Turneth</a> <a href="/job/39-10.htm">Turning</a> <a href="/job/38-23.htm">War</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/6-2.htm">Affrighted</a> <a href="/job/41-25.htm">Afraid</a> <a href="/psalms/18-32.htm">Arms</a> <a href="/psalms/6-2.htm">Dismayed</a> <a href="/job/41-13.htm">Face</a> <a href="/job/40-23.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/job/39-27.htm">Goes</a> <a href="/job/41-29.htm">Laughs</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-9.htm">Mocketh</a> <a href="/psalms/74-22.htm">Mocks</a> <a href="/job/32-6.htm">Shy</a> <a href="/job/40-7.htm">Strength</a> <a href="/job/40-19.htm">Sword</a> <a href="/psalms/4-2.htm">Turn</a> <a href="/psalms/14-7.htm">Turneth</a> <a href="/psalms/5-7.htm">Turning</a> <a href="/job/39-25.htm">War</a><div class="vheading2">Job 39</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/39-1.htm">Of the wild goats and hinds</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/39-5.htm">Of the wild donkey</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/39-9.htm">The unicorn</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/39-13.htm">The peacock, stork, and ostrich</a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/39-19.htm">The horse</a></span><br><span class="reftext">26. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/39-26.htm">The hawk</a></span><br><span class="reftext">27. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/39-27.htm">The eagle</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/39.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/39.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>He laughs at fear</b><br>This phrase suggests a creature or being that is fearless and confident. In the context of <a href="/job/39.htm">Job 39</a>, God is speaking to Job about the wonders of creation, highlighting the strength and majesty of various animals. The creature in question is likely the warhorse, known for its bravery in battle. This imagery is used to demonstrate God's power and wisdom in creation, as He has instilled such fearlessness in His creatures. The warhorse's ability to "laugh at fear" can be seen as a reflection of divine strength and courage, qualities that are also attributed to God Himself throughout Scripture (e.g., <a href="/psalms/27.htm">Psalm 27:1</a>).<p><b>frightened of nothing</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the complete absence of fear in the creature. In the ancient Near Eastern context, horses were highly valued for their role in warfare and were bred for their strength and courage. The warhorse's lack of fear is a testament to its training and the natural instincts given by God. This can be compared to the spiritual courage believers are called to have, trusting in God's protection and provision (e.g., <a href="/2_timothy/1-7.htm">2 Timothy 1:7</a>).<p><b>he does not turn back from the sword</b><br>This phrase highlights the warhorse's readiness to face danger head-on, even in the midst of battle. Historically, horses were an integral part of military strategy, and their ability to charge into battle without hesitation was crucial. This imagery can be connected to the spiritual armor of God described in <a href="/ephesians/6-10.htm">Ephesians 6:10-18</a>, where believers are encouraged to stand firm and not retreat in the face of spiritual warfare. The warhorse's unwavering advance can also be seen as a type of Christ, who faced His own "battle" on the cross with determination and without turning back (<a href="/luke/9-51.htm">Luke 9:51</a>).<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, Job is the central figure in the Book of Job. He undergoes severe trials and suffering, which test his faith and understanding of God's justice.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The Creator and Sustainer of all things, God is the one speaking in this passage, highlighting His sovereignty and the majesty of His creation.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_warhorse.htm">The Warhorse</a></b><br>In this context, the warhorse is a symbol of strength and fearlessness, used by God to illustrate His power and the natural order He has established.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_over_creation.htm">God's Sovereignty Over Creation</a></b><br>The description of the warhorse's fearlessness serves as a reminder of God's ultimate control over creation. Just as the horse does not fear the sword, we are called to trust in God's sovereignty over our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/courage_in_the_face_of_fear.htm">Courage in the Face of Fear</a></b><br>The warhorse's laughter at fear can inspire believers to face their own fears with courage, knowing that God equips us with strength and boldness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_beyond_human_strength.htm">Trust Beyond Human Strength</a></b><br>While the warhorse is a symbol of strength, believers are reminded that true security and victory come from trusting in God, not in human or earthly power.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_god's_wisdom.htm">Understanding God's Wisdom</a></b><br>This passage encourages us to reflect on the wisdom and order of God's creation, prompting us to seek understanding and trust in His divine plan.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_job_39.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Job 39</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_are_unicorns_in_the_kjv_bible.htm">Why does the Bible include mythical creatures like unicorns (King James Version)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_is_job_both_wicked_and_blameless.htm">In Job 22:5, Eliphaz accuses Job of great wickedness, yet Job 1:1 calls him blameless; how do we resolve this apparent contradiction?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_job_39_19-25's_horse_description_true.htm">In Job 39:19-25, the horse is described as fearless in battle; is this a poetic exaggeration or is there historical evidence supporting such behavior?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_about_unicorns.htm">What does the Bible mention about unicorns?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/job/39.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 22.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">He mocketh at fear, and is not affrighted; neither turneth he back from the sword</span>. "The cavalry of modern times will rush undismayed upon the line of opposing bayonets" (Professor Lee). "We do not believe that a body of infantry ever existed that, with the bayonet alone, unsupported by fire, could have checked the determined charge of good <span class="accented">horsemen"</span> (Denison, p. 510). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/job/39-22.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 laughs</span><br /><span class="heb">יִשְׂחַ֣ק</span> <span class="translit">(yiś·ḥaq)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7832.htm">Strong's 7832: </a> </span><span class="str2">To laugh, to play</span><br /><br /><span class="word">at fear,</span><br /><span class="heb">לְ֭פַחַד</span> <span class="translit">(lə·p̄a·ḥaḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6343.htm">Strong's 6343: </a> </span><span class="str2">A, alarm</span><br /><br /><span class="word">frightened</span><br /><span class="heb">יֵחָ֑ת</span> <span class="translit">(yê·ḥāṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2865.htm">Strong's 2865: </a> </span><span class="str2">To prostrate, to break down, either, by violence, by confusion and fear</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of nothing;</span><br /><span class="heb">וְלֹ֣א</span> <span class="translit">(wə·lō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | 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">he does not</span><br /><span class="heb">וְלֹֽא־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·lō-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | 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">turn back</span><br /><span class="heb">יָ֝שׁ֗וּב</span> <span class="translit">(yā·šūḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7725.htm">Strong's 7725: </a> </span><span class="str2">To turn back, in, to retreat, again</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from</span><br /><span class="heb">מִפְּנֵי־</span> <span class="translit">(mip·pə·nê-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> </span><span class="str2">The face</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the sword.</span><br /><span class="heb">חָֽרֶב׃</span> <span class="translit">(ḥā·reḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2719.htm">Strong's 2719: </a> </span><span class="str2">Drought, a cutting instrument, as a, knife, sword</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/job/39-22.htm">Job 39:22 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/job/39-22.htm">Job 39:22 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/job/39-22.htm">Job 39:22 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/job/39-22.htm">Job 39:22 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/job/39-22.htm">Job 39:22 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/job/39-22.htm">Job 39:22 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/job/39-22.htm">Job 39:22 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/job/39-22.htm">Job 39:22 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/job/39-22.htm">Job 39:22 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/job/39-22.htm">Job 39:22 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/job/39-22.htm">OT Poetry: Job 39:22 He mocks at fear and is not (Jb) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/job/39-21.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Job 39:21"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Job 39:21" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/job/39-23.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Job 39:23"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Job 39:23" /></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>