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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/39.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />The quiver rattles against its side, along with the flashing spear and lance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/job/39.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />The arrows rattle against it, and the spear and javelin flash.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/job/39.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Upon him rattle the quiver, the flashing spear, and the javelin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/job/39.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />A quiver rattles at his side, along with a flashing spear and lance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/job/39.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />The quiver rattleth against him, the glittering spear and the shield.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/job/39.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />The quiver rattles against him, The glittering spear and javelin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/job/39.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“The quiver rattles against him, The flashing spear and javelin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/job/39.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220The quiver rattles against him, The flashing spear and javelin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/job/39.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“The quiver rattles against him, The flashing spear and javelin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/job/39.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />The quiver rattles against him, The flashing spear and javelin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/job/39.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“The quiver rattles against him, [As do] the flashing spear and the lance [of his rider].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/job/39.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />A quiver rattles at his side, along with a flashing spear and a javelin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/job/39.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />A quiver rattles at his side, along with a flashing spear and a lance. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/job/39.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />The quiver rattleth against him, The flashing spear and the javelin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/job/39.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />while the weapons of their riders rattle and flash in the sun. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/job/39.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />The quiver rattleth against him, the flashing spear and the javelin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/job/39.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />A quiver of arrows rattles on it along with the flashing spear and javelin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/job/39.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The weapons which their riders carry rattle and flash in the sun. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/job/39.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />A quiver of arrows rattles against his side, along with a flashing spear and a lance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/job/39.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />A quiver rattles at his side, along with a flashing spear and lance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/job/39.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />On it the quiver rattles; the lance and javelin flash. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/job/39.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The quiver rattles against him, the flashing spear and the javelin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/job/39.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />The quiver rattleth against him, the glittering spear and the shield.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/job/39.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The quiver rattles against him, the flashing spear and the javelin. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/job/39.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Quiver rattles against him, "" The flame of a spear, and a javelin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/job/39.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Against him rattle doth quiver, The flame of a spear, and a halbert.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/job/39.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />The quiver will give forth a whizzing against him, the flame of the spear and the javelin.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/job/39.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Above him shall the quiver rattle, the spear and shield shall glitter. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/job/39.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Above him, the quiver rattles, the spear and the shield shake.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/job/39.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Around him rattles the quiver, flashes the spear and the javelin. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/job/39.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Upon it rattle the quiver, the flashing spear, and the javelin.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/job/39.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The quiver rattles against him, the glittering spear and the lance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/job/39.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />The quiver is glorious against him and the flash of the spear and of the javelin<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/job/39.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />The quiver rattleth upon him, The glittering spear and the javelin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/job/39.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />The bow and sword resound against him; and <i>his</i> rage will swallow up the ground:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/job/39-23.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=6213" 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">22</span>He laughs at fear, frightened of nothing; he does not turn back from the sword. <span class="reftext">23</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/827.htm" title="827: ’aš·pāh (N-fs) -- A quiver (for arrows). Perhaps from the same as 'ashshaph; a quiver or arrow-case.">A quiver</a> <a href="/hebrew/7439.htm" title="7439: tir·neh (V-Qal-Imperf-3fs) -- To rattle. A primitive root; to whiz.">rattles</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘ā·lāw (Prep:: 3ms) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">at his side,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3851.htm" title="3851: la·haḇ (N-msc) -- Flame, blade. From an usused root meaning to gleam; a flash; figuratively, a sharply polished blade or point of a weapon.">along with a flashing</a> <a href="/hebrew/2595.htm" title="2595: ḥă·nîṯ (N-fs) -- A spear. From chanah; a lance.">spear</a> <a href="/hebrew/3591.htm" title="3591: wə·ḵî·ḏō·wn (Conj-w:: N-ms) -- A dart, javelin. From the same as kiyd; properly, something to strike with, i.e. A dart.">and lance.</a> </span><span class="reftext">24</span>Trembling with excitement, he devours the distance; he cannot stand still when the ram’s horn sounds.…<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/18-34.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="/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="/nahum/3-2.htm">Nahum 3:2-3</a></span><br />The crack of the whip, the rumble of the wheel, galloping horse and bounding chariot! / Charging horseman, flashing sword, shining spear; heaps of slain, mounds of corpses, dead bodies without end—they stumble over their dead—<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="/ezekiel/21-9.htm">Ezekiel 21:9-10</a></span><br />“Son of man, prophesy and tell them that this is what the Lord says: ‘A sword, a sword, sharpened and polished— / it is sharpened for the slaughter, polished to flash like lightning! Should we rejoice in the scepter of My son? The sword despises every such stick.<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/144-1.htm">Psalm 144:1</a></span><br />Of David. Blessed be the LORD, my Rock, who trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/41-15.htm">Isaiah 41:15</a></span><br />Behold, I will make you into a threshing sledge, new and sharp, with many teeth. You will thresh the mountains and crush them, and reduce the hills to chaff.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/50-42.htm">Jeremiah 50:42</a></span><br />They grasp the bow and spear; they are cruel and merciless. Their voice roars like the sea, and they ride upon horses, lined up like men in formation against you, O Daughter of Babylon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/habakkuk/3-9.htm">Habakkuk 3:9</a></span><br />You brandished Your bow; You called for many arrows. Selah You split the earth with rivers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/19-15.htm">Revelation 19:15</a></span><br />And from His mouth proceeds a sharp sword with which to strike down the nations, and He will rule them with an iron scepter. He treads the winepress of the fury of the wrath of God the Almighty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/6-17.htm">Ephesians 6:17</a></span><br />And take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/4-12.htm">Hebrews 4:12</a></span><br />For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/10-34.htm">Matthew 10:34</a></span><br />Do not assume that I have come to bring peace to the earth; I have not come to bring peace, but a sword.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/22-36.htm">Luke 22:36</a></span><br />“Now, however,” He told them, “the one with a purse should take it, and likewise a bag; and the one without a sword should sell his cloak and buy one.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">The quiver rattles against him, the glittering spear and the shield.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/41-26.htm">Job 41:26-29</a></b></br> The sword of him that layeth at him cannot hold: the spear, the dart, nor the habergeon… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/job/34-6.htm">Arrow</a> <a href="/job/39-3.htm">Bow</a> <a href="/job/18-5.htm">Flame</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/33-2.htm">Flashing</a> <a href="/job/20-25.htm">Glittering</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/23-10.htm">Javelin</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-16.htm">Lance</a> <a href="/job/20-25.htm">Point</a> <a href="/genesis/27-3.htm">Quiver</a> <a href="/job/41-29.htm">Rattle</a> <a href="/job/15-26.htm">Shield</a> <a href="/job/31-26.htm">Shining</a> <a href="/job/33-23.htm">Side</a> <a href="/job/37-4.htm">Sounding</a> <a href="/job/20-24.htm">Spear</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/job/41-26.htm">Arrow</a> <a href="/job/41-28.htm">Bow</a> <a href="/job/41-21.htm">Flame</a> <a href="/psalms/76-3.htm">Flashing</a> <a href="/ezekiel/21-15.htm">Glittering</a> <a href="/job/41-26.htm">Javelin</a> <a href="/psalms/35-3.htm">Lance</a> <a href="/job/39-28.htm">Point</a> <a href="/psalms/127-5.htm">Quiver</a> <a href="/job/41-29.htm">Rattle</a> <a href="/psalms/3-3.htm">Shield</a> <a href="/job/41-32.htm">Shining</a> <a href="/psalms/3-6.htm">Side</a> <a href="/psalms/18-13.htm">Sounding</a> <a href="/job/41-26.htm">Spear</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>A quiver rattles at his side</b><br>In the context of <a href="/job/39.htm">Job 39</a>, God is speaking to Job about the majesty and power of His creation, highlighting the warhorse's readiness for battle. The quiver, a container for arrows, signifies preparedness and the potential for action. In ancient warfare, the quiver was an essential part of a warrior's equipment, symbolizing readiness and the ability to engage in combat. The imagery of the quiver rattling suggests movement and anticipation, reflecting the warhorse's eagerness and the tension before battle. This can be connected to the spiritual readiness believers are called to have, as seen in <a href="/ephesians/6-10.htm">Ephesians 6:10-18</a>, where the armor of God is described.<p><b>along with a flashing spear and lance</b><br>The spear and lance are traditional weapons of war, emphasizing the might and strength of the warhorse. The "flashing" aspect suggests the gleam of polished metal, indicating both the quality and the deadly potential of these weapons. Historically, spears and lances were used by cavalry and infantry alike, representing both offense and defense. This imagery can be seen as a metaphor for divine power and protection, as God equips His people for spiritual battles. The warhorse, equipped with these weapons, can be seen as a type of Christ, who is both the warrior and the protector of His people, as depicted in <a href="/revelation/19-11.htm">Revelation 19:11-16</a>, where Christ is portrayed as a rider on a white horse, leading the armies of heaven.<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 poetic dialogue about the nature of suffering and God's sovereignty.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The speaker in this passage, who is responding to Job. God is illustrating His power and wisdom through the natural world and the creatures He has made.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/w/war_horse.htm">War Horse</a></b><br>The subject of this verse, symbolizing strength, fearlessness, and readiness for battle. The war horse is depicted as unafraid of the rattling quiver and the flashing spear and lance.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/b/battle.htm">Battle</a></b><br>The context of the imagery used in this verse, representing the chaos and danger of war, yet also the order and control God has over all creation.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/a/ancient_warfare.htm">Ancient Warfare</a></b><br>The setting that provides the imagery of the quiver, spear, and lance, which were common weapons in ancient battles.<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 imagery of the war horse in <a href="/job/39-23.htm">Job 39:23</a> illustrates God's control over even the most powerful and fearsome aspects of creation. We are reminded that nothing is outside of His command.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/fearlessness_in_the_face_of_adversity.htm">Fearlessness in the Face of Adversity</a></b><br>Just as the war horse is unafraid of the battle, believers are called to face life's challenges with courage, knowing that God is with them.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_strength,_not_our_own.htm">Trust in God's Strength, Not Our Own</a></b><br>The passage encourages us to rely on God's strength rather than our own abilities or resources, much like the war horse is equipped for battle but ultimately under God's control.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_majesty_and_wisdom_of_god.htm">The Majesty and Wisdom of God</a></b><br>This verse is part of a larger passage where God speaks of His creation, demonstrating His wisdom and majesty. It calls us to worship and trust in His perfect 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/what_does_the_bible_say_about_unicorns.htm">What does the Bible mention about unicorns?</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/does_job_23_13-14_imply_predestination.htm">Does Job 23:13-14 suggest predestination, and if so, how does that harmonize with other scriptures that emphasize human free will?</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 23.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The quiver rattleth against him</span>. In the Aasyrian sculptures the quiver of mounted archers is often hung at the side, instead of at the back. In this position it would rattle against the neck of the war-horse (see 'Ancient Monarchies,' vol. 2 p. 25). The glittering spear and the shield would occasionally strike against his neck or his shoulders. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/job/39-23.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">A quiver</span><br /><span class="heb">אַשְׁפָּ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(’aš·pāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_827.htm">Strong's 827: </a> </span><span class="str2">A quiver (for arrows)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">rattles</span><br /><span class="heb">תִּרְנֶ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(tir·neh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7439.htm">Strong's 7439: </a> </span><span class="str2">To rattle</span><br /><br /><span class="word">at his side,</span><br /><span class="heb">עָ֭לָיו</span> <span class="translit">(‘ā·lāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">along with a flashing</span><br /><span class="heb">לַ֖הַב</span> <span class="translit">(la·haḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3851.htm">Strong's 3851: </a> </span><span class="str2">A flash, a sharply polished blade, point of a, weapon</span><br /><br /><span class="word">spear</span><br /><span class="heb">חֲנִ֣ית</span> <span class="translit">(ḥă·nîṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2595.htm">Strong's 2595: </a> </span><span class="str2">A lance</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and lance.</span><br /><span class="heb">וְכִידֽוֹן׃</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḵî·ḏō·wn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3591.htm">Strong's 3591: </a> </span><span class="str2">Something to strike with, a dart </span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/job/39-23.htm">Job 39:23 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/job/39-23.htm">Job 39:23 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/job/39-23.htm">Job 39:23 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/job/39-23.htm">Job 39:23 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/job/39-23.htm">Job 39:23 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/job/39-23.htm">Job 39:23 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/job/39-23.htm">Job 39:23 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/job/39-23.htm">Job 39:23 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/job/39-23.htm">Job 39:23 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/job/39-23.htm">Job 39:23 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/job/39-23.htm">OT Poetry: Job 39:23 The quiver rattles against him the flashing (Jb) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/job/39-22.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Job 39:22"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Job 39:22" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/job/39-24.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Job 39:24"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Job 39:24" /></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>