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The sinews of its thighs are knit tightly together.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/job/40.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />He makes his tail stiff like a cedar; the sinews of his thighs are knit together.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/job/40.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />His tail sways like a cedar; the sinews of his thighs are tightly knit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/job/40.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />He moveth his tail like a cedar: the sinews of his stones are wrapped together.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/job/40.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />He moves his tail like a cedar; The sinews of his thighs are tightly knit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/job/40.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“He hangs his tail like a cedar; The tendons of his thighs are knit together.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/job/40.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220He bends his tail like a cedar; The sinews of his thighs are knit together.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/job/40.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“He bends his tail like a cedar; The sinews of his thighs are knit together.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/job/40.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />It hangs its tail like a cedar; The sinews of its thighs are knit together.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/job/40.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“He sways his tail like a cedar; The tendons of his thighs are twisted <i>and</i> knit together [like a rope].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/job/40.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He stiffens his tail like a cedar tree; the tendons of his thighs are woven firmly together.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/job/40.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He stiffens his tail like a cedar tree; the tendons of his thighs are woven firmly together. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/job/40.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />He moveth his tail like a cedar: The sinews of his thighs are knit together.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/job/40.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />and legs. Its tail is like a cedar tree, and its thighs are thick. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/job/40.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />He moveth his tail like a cedar: the sinews of his thighs are knit together.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/job/40.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />It makes its tail stiff like a cedar. The ligaments of its thighs are intertwined.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/job/40.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />His tail stands up like a cedar, and the muscles in his legs are strong. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/job/40.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />His tail protrudes stiffly, like cedar; the sinews of his thigh interlink for strength.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/job/40.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />It makes its tail stiff like a cedar, the sinews of its thighs are tightly wound. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/job/40.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />He moves his tail like a cedar. The sinews of his thighs are knit together.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/job/40.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />He moveth his tail like a cedar: the sinews of his male organs are wrapped together.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/job/40.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />His tail sways like a cedar; the sinews of his thighs are tightly knit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/job/40.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He moves his tail like a cedar. The sinews of his thighs are knit together. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/job/40.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />He bends his tail as a cedar, "" The sinews of his thighs are wrapped together,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/job/40.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> He doth bend his tail as a cedar, The sinews of his thighs are wrapped together,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/job/40.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />He will bend his tail as a cedar; the sinews of his thighs will be woven together.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/job/40.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />He setteth up his tail like a cedar, the sinews of his testicles are wrapped together. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/job/40.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 40:12>He draws up his tail like a cedar; the sinews of his thighs have been drawn together.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/job/40.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />He carries his tail like a cedar; the sinews of his thighs are like cables. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/job/40.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />It makes its tail stiff like a cedar; the sinews of its thighs are knit together.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/job/40.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The sinews of his thighs bulge out.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/job/40.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />He lifts up his tail like a cedar and the sinews of his thighs stand up<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/job/40.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />He straineth his tail like a cedar; The sinews of his thighs are knit together.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/job/40.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />He sets up his tail like a cypress; and his nerves are wrapped together.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/job/40-17.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=6354" 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/40.htm">Job Humbles Himself Before the LORD</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">16</span>See the strength of his loins and the power in the muscles of his belly. <span class="reftext">17</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/2180.htm" title="2180: zə·nā·ḇōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Tail, end, stump. From zanab; the tail.">His tail</a> <a href="/hebrew/2654.htm" title="2654: yaḥ·pōṣ (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to incline to; by implication to bend; figuratively, to be pleased with, desire.">sways</a> <a href="/hebrew/3644.htm" title="3644: ḵə·mōw- (Prep) -- Like, as, when. Or kamow; a form of the prefix k-, but used separately; as, thus, so.">like</a> <a href="/hebrew/730.htm" title="730: ’ā·rez (N-ms) -- A cedar. From 'araz; a cedar tree.">a cedar;</a> <a href="/hebrew/1517.htm" title="1517: gî·ḏê (N-mpc) -- Sinew. Probably from guwd; a thong; by analogy, a tendon.">the sinews</a> <a href="/hebrew/6344.htm" title="6344: p̄a·ḥă·ḏō (N-mdc:: 3ms) -- Thigh. The same as pachad; a testicle.">of his thighs</a> <a href="/hebrew/8276.htm" title="8276: yə·śō·rā·ḡū (V-Pual-Imperf-3mp) -- To be intertwined. A primitive root; to intwine.">are tightly knit.</a> </span><span class="reftext">18</span>His bones are tubes of bronze; his limbs are rods of iron.…<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/104-26.htm">Psalm 104:26</a></span><br />There the ships pass, and Leviathan, which You formed to frolic there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/27-1.htm">Isaiah 27:1</a></span><br />In that day the LORD will take His sharp, great, and mighty sword, and bring judgment on Leviathan the fleeing serpent—Leviathan the coiling serpent—and He will slay the dragon of the sea.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/29-3.htm">Ezekiel 29:3</a></span><br />Speak to him and tell him that this is what the Lord GOD says: Behold, I am against you, O Pharaoh king of Egypt, O great monster who lies among his rivers, who says, ‘The Nile is mine; I made it myself.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/32-2.htm">Ezekiel 32:2</a></span><br />“Son of man, take up a lament for Pharaoh king of Egypt and say to him: ‘You are like a lion among the nations; you are like a monster in the seas. You thrash about in your rivers, churning up the waters with your feet and muddying the streams.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/74-14.htm">Psalm 74:14</a></span><br />You crushed the heads of Leviathan; You fed him to the creatures of the desert.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/51-9.htm">Isaiah 51:9</a></span><br />Awake, awake, put on strength, O arm of the LORD. Wake up as in days past, as in generations of old. Was it not You who cut Rahab to pieces, who pierced through the dragon?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/amos/9-3.htm">Amos 9:3</a></span><br />Though they hide themselves atop Carmel, there I will track them and seize them; and though they hide from Me at the bottom of the sea, there I will command the serpent to bite them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/1-21.htm">Genesis 1:21</a></span><br />So God created the great sea creatures and every living thing that moves, with which the waters teemed according to their kinds, and every winged bird after its kind. And God saw that it was good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/148-7.htm">Psalm 148:7</a></span><br />Praise the LORD from the earth, all great sea creatures and ocean depths,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/43-20.htm">Isaiah 43:20</a></span><br />The beasts of the field will honor Me, the jackals and the ostriches, because I provide water in the wilderness and rivers in the desert, to give drink to My chosen people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/12-40.htm">Matthew 12:40</a></span><br />For as Jonah was three days and three nights in the belly of the great fish, so the Son of Man will be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/11-30.htm">Luke 11:30</a></span><br />For as Jonah was a sign to the Ninevites, so the Son of Man will be a sign to this generation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/12-9.htm">Revelation 12:9</a></span><br />And the great dragon was hurled down—that ancient serpent called the devil and Satan, the deceiver of the whole world. He was hurled to the earth, and his angels with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/20-2.htm">Revelation 20:2</a></span><br />He seized the dragon, that ancient serpent who is the devil and Satan, and bound him for a thousand years.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/11-33.htm">Romans 11:33</a></span><br />O, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments, and untraceable His ways!</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">He moves his tail like a cedar: the sinews of his stones are wrapped together.</p><p class="hdg">moveth.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/41-23.htm">Job 41:23</a></b></br> The flakes of his flesh are joined together: they are firm in themselves; they cannot be moved.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/job/31-10.htm">Bend</a> <a href="/jeremiah/51-3.htm">Bendeth</a> <a href="/joshua/19-13.htm">Bends</a> <a href="/ezra/3-7.htm">Cedar</a> <a href="/job/38-38.htm">Joined</a> <a href="/job/10-11.htm">Knit</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-6.htm">Legs</a> <a href="/job/39-28.htm">Makes</a> <a href="/job/36-14.htm">Male</a> <a href="/job/14-18.htm">Moves</a> <a href="/job/37-1.htm">Moveth</a> <a href="/job/40-16.htm">Muscles</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/12-18.htm">Organs</a> <a href="/job/30-17.htm">Sinews</a> <a href="/job/33-19.htm">Stiff</a> <a href="/job/28-6.htm">Stones</a> <a href="/isaiah/24-20.htm">Sways</a> <a href="/judges/15-4.htm">Tail</a> <a href="/job/40-16.htm">Thighs</a> <a href="/job/40-13.htm">Together</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-11.htm">Woven</a> <a href="/job/38-9.htm">Wrapped</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/7-12.htm">Bend</a> <a href="/psalms/58-7.htm">Bendeth</a> <a href="/jeremiah/51-3.htm">Bends</a> <a href="/psalms/37-35.htm">Cedar</a> <a href="/job/41-15.htm">Joined</a> <a href="/psalms/139-13.htm">Knit</a> <a href="/psalms/147-10.htm">Legs</a> <a href="/job/41-29.htm">Makes</a> <a href="/psalms/50-9.htm">Male</a> <a href="/psalms/50-11.htm">Moves</a> <a href="/psalms/69-34.htm">Moveth</a> <a href="/ezekiel/29-7.htm">Muscles</a> <a href="/psalms/150-4.htm">Organs</a> <a href="/isaiah/48-4.htm">Sinews</a> <a href="/psalms/75-5.htm">Stiff</a> <a href="/job/41-28.htm">Stones</a> <a href="/psalms/72-16.htm">Sways</a> <a href="/isaiah/9-14.htm">Tail</a> <a href="/songs/7-1.htm">Thighs</a> <a href="/job/41-15.htm">Together</a> <a href="/psalms/45-14.htm">Woven</a> <a href="/psalms/109-19.htm">Wrapped</a><div class="vheading2">Job 40</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/40-1.htm">Job humbles himself to God</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/40-6.htm">God stirs him up to show his righteousness, power, and wisdom</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/40-16.htm">Of the behemoth</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/40.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/40.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>His tail sways like a cedar;</b><br>This phrase describes the tail of the creature known as Behemoth, which is often interpreted as a large, powerful animal. The comparison to a cedar, a tree known for its size and strength, suggests a creature of immense power and majesty. In biblical times, cedars, particularly those from Lebanon, were highly valued for their durability and were used in the construction of significant structures, such as Solomon's Temple (<a href="/1_kings/6-9.htm">1 Kings 6:9-10</a>). The imagery of a swaying cedar conveys not only the size but also the grace and strength of the Behemoth. This description has led some to speculate that the Behemoth could be a now-extinct creature or a poetic representation of a known animal, such as a hippopotamus or an elephant, though these animals do not have tails resembling cedars. Theologically, this imagery emphasizes God's creation's grandeur and the limitations of human understanding in comprehending His works.<p><b>the sinews of his thighs are tightly knit.</b><br>This phrase highlights the strength and muscular build of the Behemoth, indicating a creature of great physical power. The sinews, or tendons, being "tightly knit" suggests a robust and well-structured anatomy, capable of supporting the creature's massive frame. In the ancient Near Eastern context, physical strength was often associated with divine favor or blessing, and the Behemoth's formidable build serves as a testament to God's creative power. This description can be seen as a reminder of the order and intentionality in God's creation, contrasting with the chaos and disorder that humans often experience. Theologically, it underscores the theme of God's sovereignty and the idea that His creation, in its complexity and strength, reflects His glory and wisdom.<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 between Job, his friends, and God, exploring themes of suffering and divine justice.<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 power.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/b/behemoth.htm">Behemoth</a></b><br>A creature described by God in His discourse with Job, symbolizing God's power in creation. The exact identity of Behemoth is debated, but it is often seen as a representation of a powerful land animal.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_land_of_uz.htm">The Land of Uz</a></b><br>The setting of the Book of Job, traditionally considered to be in the region of Edom or northern Arabia.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_whirlwind.htm">The Whirlwind</a></b><br>The medium through which God speaks to Job, signifying His majesty and authority.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_creation.htm">God's Sovereignty in Creation</a></b><br>The description of Behemoth highlights God's unmatched power and wisdom in creation. We are reminded that all creatures, great and small, are under His sovereign control.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/human_limitations.htm">Human Limitations</a></b><br>Job's encounter with God's description of Behemoth serves as a humbling reminder of human limitations in understanding God's ways. We are called to trust in God's wisdom, even when we do not fully comprehend His plans.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_majesty_of_god.htm">The Majesty of God</a></b><br>The imagery of Behemoth's strength and structure points to the majesty of God, encouraging believers to worship Him for His greatness and creative power.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_wisdom.htm">Trust in God's Wisdom</a></b><br>Just as Job is challenged to trust in God's wisdom, believers today are encouraged to rely on God's understanding rather than their own, especially in times of trial.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_job_40.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Job 40</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'behemoth'_mean.htm">What does 'behemoth' mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_'behemoth'_a_real_or_mythical_creature.htm">Job 40:15–24: How can the “Behemoth,” with a tail like a cedar, be any known animal, and does this suggest a mythical or extinct creature?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_equate_behemoth_with_hippos_elephants.htm">Job 40:17: If 'Behemoth' truly has a tail like a cedar, why do some translations or commentators equate it with a hippopotamus or elephant, which clearly have short tails?</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><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/job/40.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(</span>17<span class= "ital">)</span> <span class= "bld">The sinews of his stones.</span>--Rather, <span class= "ital">of his thighs.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/job/40.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 17.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">He moveth his tail like a cedar</span>. The tail of the hippopotamus is remarkably short and thick. It only bends slightly, being stiff and unyielding, like the stem of a cedar. <span class="cmt_word">The sinews of his stones</span> (rather, <span class="accented">of his thighs</span>) <span class="accented"><span class="cmt_word"></span>are wrapped together</span>; or, <span class="accented">interwoven one with another</span> (so Professor Lee and Mr. Houghton). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/job/40-17.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 tail</span><br /><span class="heb">זְנָב֣וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(zə·nā·ḇōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2180.htm">Strong's 2180: </a> </span><span class="str2">Tail, end, stump</span><br /><br /><span class="word">sways</span><br /><span class="heb">יַחְפֹּ֣ץ</span> <span class="translit">(yaḥ·pōṣ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2654.htm">Strong's 2654: </a> </span><span class="str2">To incline to, to bend, to be pleased with, desire</span><br /><br /><span class="word">like</span><br /><span class="heb">כְמוֹ־</span> <span class="translit">(ḵə·mōw-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3644.htm">Strong's 3644: </a> </span><span class="str2">Like, as, when</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a cedar;</span><br /><span class="heb">אָ֑רֶז</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·rez)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_730.htm">Strong's 730: </a> </span><span class="str2">A cedar tree</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the sinews</span><br /><span class="heb">גִּידֵ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(gî·ḏê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1517.htm">Strong's 1517: </a> </span><span class="str2">A thong, a tendon</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of</span><br /><span class="heb">פחדו</span> <span class="translit">(p̄a·ḥă·ḏōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><br /><span class="word">his thighs</span><br /><span class="heb">פַחֲדָ֣יו</span> <span class="translit">(p̄a·ḥă·ḏāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - mdc | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6344.htm">Strong's 6344: </a> </span><span class="str2">A testicle</span><br /><br /><span class="word">are tightly knit.</span><br /><span class="heb">יְשֹׂרָֽגוּ׃</span> <span class="translit">(yə·śō·rā·ḡū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Pual - Imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8276.htm">Strong's 8276: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be intertwined</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/job/40-17.htm">Job 40:17 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/job/40-17.htm">Job 40:17 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/job/40-17.htm">Job 40:17 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/job/40-17.htm">Job 40:17 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/job/40-17.htm">Job 40:17 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/job/40-17.htm">Job 40:17 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/job/40-17.htm">Job 40:17 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/job/40-17.htm">Job 40:17 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/job/40-17.htm">Job 40:17 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/job/40-17.htm">Job 40:17 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/job/40-17.htm">OT Poetry: Job 40:17 He moves his tail like a cedar (Jb) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/job/40-16.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Job 40:16"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Job 40:16" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/job/40-18.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Job 40:18"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Job 40:18" /></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>