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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/20.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Though the pride of the godless person reaches to the heavens and his head touches the clouds,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/job/20.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Though the pride of the godless reaches to the heavens and their heads touch the clouds,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/job/20.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Though his height mount up to the heavens, and his head reach to the clouds,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/job/20.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Though his arrogance reaches the heavens, and his head touches the clouds,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/job/20.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Though his excellency mount up to the heavens, and his head reach unto the clouds;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/job/20.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Though his haughtiness mounts up to the heavens, And his head reaches to the clouds,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/job/20.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“Though his arrogance reaches the heavens, And his head touches the clouds,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/job/20.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220Though his loftiness reaches the heavens, And his head touches the clouds,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/job/20.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“Though his loftiness reaches the heavens, And his head touches the clouds,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/job/20.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Though his loftiness goes up to the heavens, And his head touches the clouds,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/job/20.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“Though his pride reaches the heavens And his head touches the clouds,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/job/20.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Though his arrogance reaches heaven, and his head touches the clouds,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/job/20.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Though his arrogance reaches heaven, and his head touches the clouds, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/job/20.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Though his height mount up to the heavens, And his head reach unto the clouds;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/job/20.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Though their pride and power may reach to the sky, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/job/20.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Though his excellency mount up to the heavens, and his head reach unto the clouds;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/job/20.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />If his height reaches to the sky and his head touches the clouds,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/job/20.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />They may grow great, towering to the sky, so great that their heads reach the clouds, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/job/20.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Though he grow as tall as the sky, or though his head touches the clouds,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/job/20.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Though his arrogance reaches the heavens, and his head touches the clouds,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/job/20.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Even though his stature reaches to the heavens and his head touches the clouds, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/job/20.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Though his height mount up to the heavens, and his head reach to the clouds,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/job/20.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Though his excellence shall mount up to the heavens, and his head reach to the clouds;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/job/20.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Though his height mount up to the heavens, and his head reach to the clouds, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/job/20.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Though his excellence goes up to the heavens, "" He strikes his head against a cloud—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/job/20.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Though his excellency go up to the heavens, And his head against a cloud he strike -- <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/job/20.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />If his elevation shall go up to the heavens, and his head shall reach to the cloud;<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/job/20.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />If his pride mount up even to heaven, and his head touch the clouds: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/job/20.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />If his pride ascends even towards the heavens, and his head touches the clouds,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/job/20.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Though his pride mount up to the heavens and his head reach to the clouds, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/job/20.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Even though they mount up high as the heavens, and their head reaches to the clouds,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/job/20.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Though his excellency mount up to the heavens and his head reach to the clouds,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/job/20.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />If his height ascends to Heaven and his head will arrive to the clouds<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/job/20.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Though his excellency mount up to the heavens, And his head reach unto the clouds;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/job/20.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />although his gifts should go up to heaven, and his sacrifice reach the clouds.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/job/20-6.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=3025" 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/20.htm">Zophar: Destruction Awaits the Wicked</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">5</span>the triumph of the wicked has been brief and the joy of the godless momentary? <span class="reftext">6</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/518.htm" title="518: ’im- (Conj) -- If. A primitive particle; used very widely as demonstrative, lo!">Though</a> <a href="/hebrew/7863.htm" title="7863: śî·’ōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Loftiness. From the same as sow' by permutation; elevation.">his arrogance</a> <a href="/hebrew/5927.htm" title="5927: ya·‘ă·leh (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to ascend, intransitively or actively; used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative.">reaches</a> <a href="/hebrew/8064.htm" title="8064: laš·šā·ma·yim (Prep-l, Art:: N-mp) -- Heaven, sky. Dual of an unused singular shameh; from an unused root meaning to be lofty; the sky.">the heavens,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7218.htm" title="7218: wə·rō·šōw (Conj-w:: N-msc:: 3ms) -- Head. From an unused root apparently meaning to shake; the head, whether literal or figurative.">and his head</a> <a href="/hebrew/5060.htm" title="5060: yag·gî·a‘ (V-Hifil-Imperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to touch, i.e. Lay the hand upon; by implication, to reach; violently, to strike.">touches</a> <a href="/hebrew/5645.htm" title="5645: lā·‘āḇ (Prep-l, Art:: N-cs) -- Dark cloud, cloud mass, thicket. ">the clouds,</a> </span><span class="reftext">7</span>he will perish forever, like his own dung; those who had seen him will ask, ‘Where is he?’…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/14-13.htm">Isaiah 14:13-15</a></span><br />You said in your heart: “I will ascend to the heavens; I will raise my throne above the stars of God. I will sit on the mount of assembly, in the far reaches of the north. / I will ascend above the tops of the clouds; I will make myself like the Most High.” / But you will be brought down to Sheol, to the lowest depths of the Pit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/16-18.htm">Proverbs 16:18</a></span><br />Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/obadiah/1-3.htm">Obadiah 1:3-4</a></span><br />The pride of your heart has deceived you, O dwellers in the clefts of the rocks whose habitation is the heights, who say in your heart, ‘Who can bring me down to the ground?’ / Though you soar like the eagle and make your nest among the stars, even from there I will bring you down,” declares the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/28-2.htm">Ezekiel 28:2</a></span><br />“Son of man, tell the ruler of Tyre that this is what the Lord GOD says: Your heart is proud, and you have said, ‘I am a god; I sit in the seat of gods in the heart of the sea.’ Yet you are a man and not a god, though you have regarded your heart as that of a god.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/5-20.htm">Daniel 5:20</a></span><br />But when his heart became arrogant and his spirit was hardened with pride, he was deposed from his royal throne, and his glory was taken from him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/73-18.htm">Psalm 73:18-20</a></span><br />Surely You set them on slick ground; You cast them down into ruin. / How suddenly they are laid waste, completely swept away by terrors! / Like one waking from a dream, so You, O Lord, awaken and despise their form.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/11-2.htm">Proverbs 11:2</a></span><br />When pride comes, disgrace follows, but with humility comes wisdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/2-11.htm">Isaiah 2:11-12</a></span><br />The proud look of man will be humbled, and the loftiness of men brought low; the LORD alone will be exalted in that day. / For the Day of the LORD of Hosts will come against all the proud and lofty, against all that is exalted—it will be humbled—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/5-5.htm">1 Peter 5:5</a></span><br />Young men, in the same way, submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/4-6.htm">James 4:6</a></span><br />But He gives us more grace. This is why it says: “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/14-11.htm">Luke 14:11</a></span><br />For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and the one who humbles himself will be exalted.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/23-12.htm">Matthew 23:12</a></span><br />For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/3-6.htm">1 Timothy 3:6</a></span><br />He must not be a recent convert, or he may become conceited and fall under the same condemnation as the devil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_thessalonians/2-4.htm">2 Thessalonians 2:4</a></span><br />He will oppose and exalt himself above every so-called god or object of worship. So he will seat himself in the temple of God, proclaiming himself to be God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-16.htm">Romans 12:16</a></span><br />Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but associate with the lowly. Do not be conceited.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Though his excellency mount up to the heavens, and his head reach to the clouds;</p><p class="hdg">his excellency</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/11-4.htm">Genesis 11:4</a></b></br> And they said, Go to, let us build us a city and a tower, whose top <i>may reach</i> unto heaven; and let us make us a name, lest we be scattered abroad upon the face of the whole earth.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/14-13.htm">Isaiah 14:13,14</a></b></br> For thou hast said in thine heart, I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God: I will sit also upon the mount of the congregation, in the sides of the north: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/daniel/4-11.htm">Daniel 4:11,22</a></b></br> The tree grew, and was strong, and the height thereof reached unto heaven, and the sight thereof to the end of all the earth: … </p><p class="hdg">clouds.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/job/7-9.htm">Cloud</a> <a href="/job/3-5.htm">Clouds</a> <a href="/job/13-11.htm">Excellence</a> <a href="/job/13-11.htm">Excellency</a> <a href="/job/18-8.htm">Goes</a> <a href="/job/19-9.htm">Head</a> <a href="/job/16-19.htm">Heavens</a> <a href="/nehemiah/4-6.htm">Height</a> <a href="/jeremiah/48-29.htm">Loftiness</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-13.htm">Mount</a> <a href="/job/20-5.htm">Pride</a> <a href="/job/3-22.htm">Reach</a> <a href="/2_kings/10-2.htm">Reaches</a> <a href="/job/17-3.htm">Strike</a> <a href="/job/4-5.htm">Touches</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/job/22-13.htm">Cloud</a> <a href="/job/22-14.htm">Clouds</a> <a href="/job/37-4.htm">Excellence</a> <a href="/job/31-23.htm">Excellency</a> <a href="/job/20-8.htm">Goes</a> <a href="/job/29-3.htm">Head</a> <a href="/job/20-27.htm">Heavens</a> <a href="/job/22-12.htm">Height</a> <a href="/job/40-10.htm">Loftiness</a> <a href="/job/39-27.htm">Mount</a> <a href="/job/28-8.htm">Pride</a> <a href="/job/21-7.htm">Reach</a> <a href="/job/41-26.htm">Reaches</a> <a href="/job/20-24.htm">Strike</a> <a href="/psalms/104-32.htm">Touches</a><div class="vheading2">Job 20</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/20-1.htm">Zophar shows the state and portion of the wicked</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/20.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/20.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Though his arrogance reaches the heavens</b><br>This phrase highlights the extreme pride and self-exaltation of the wicked, a common theme in biblical literature. The imagery of reaching the heavens is reminiscent of the Tower of Babel (<a href="/genesis/11-4.htm">Genesis 11:4</a>), where humanity's pride led them to attempt to build a tower to the heavens, resulting in God's intervention. This serves as a warning against hubris and the belief that one can attain divine status or power. The heavens symbolize the dwelling place of God, and the idea of reaching them suggests an overstepping of human boundaries, a theme echoed in <a href="/isaiah/14-13.htm">Isaiah 14:13-14</a>, where the fall of Lucifer is described. This phrase underscores the futility of human pride in the face of divine sovereignty.<p><b>and his head touches the clouds</b><br>The imagery of one's head touching the clouds further emphasizes the theme of excessive pride and self-importance. In ancient Near Eastern culture, mountains and high places were often associated with the divine, and the clouds were seen as the realm of the gods. This phrase suggests an attempt to elevate oneself to a god-like status, a direct challenge to the authority of God. The Book of Job frequently contrasts human limitations with God's omnipotence, and this imagery serves to highlight the inevitable downfall of those who exalt themselves. The phrase can also be connected to the prophetic literature, such as <a href="/ezekiel/28-2.htm">Ezekiel 28:2</a>, where the pride of the prince of Tyre is condemned. This serves as a reminder of the biblical principle that "pride goes before destruction" (<a href="/proverbs/16-18.htm">Proverbs 16:18</a>), and it foreshadows the ultimate judgment and humbling of the proud.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/z/zophar_the_naamathite.htm">Zophar the Naamathite</a></b><br>One of Job's three friends who comes to comfort him. In this chapter, Zophar is responding to Job's previous speeches, emphasizing the fate of the wicked.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/job.htm">Job</a></b><br>A righteous man who suffers immense loss and hardship. The book of Job explores his struggle to understand his suffering and maintain his faith in God.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/h/heavens_and_clouds.htm">Heavens and Clouds</a></b><br>Symbolic imagery used by Zophar to describe the height of the wicked man's arrogance. In ancient Near Eastern thought, the heavens and clouds often represented the dwelling place of the divine, making this imagery particularly striking.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_pride.htm">The Danger of Pride</a></b><br>Pride can lead individuals to elevate themselves above others and even above God, which is a dangerous path that leads to downfall.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>Despite human arrogance, God remains sovereign. No matter how high one might rise, God is ultimately in control and can humble the proud.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_temporary_nature_of_earthly_success.htm">The Temporary Nature of Earthly Success</a></b><br>Earthly achievements and status are fleeting. True success is found in humility and obedience to God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/self-examination.htm">Self-Examination</a></b><br>Believers should regularly examine their hearts for pride and seek to cultivate humility, recognizing their dependence on God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_wise_counsel.htm">The Importance of Wise Counsel</a></b><br>While Zophar's understanding of Job's situation was flawed, his warning about pride is a valuable lesson. Seek counsel that aligns with God's truth.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_job_20.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Job 20</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_job_20_6-7_align_with_history.htm">In Job 20:6–7, how can Zophar’s claim that the wicked perish quickly align with historical records showing many oppressive rulers prospered for extended periods? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_polygamy.htm">What are the Courts of Heaven?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_immense_is_the_universe's_expanse.htm">How immense is the universe's expanse?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_about_satan.htm">What does the Bible say about Satan in Hell?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/job/20.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 6.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Though his excellency mount up</span> <span class="cmt_word">to the heavens</span>. "Though he reach," <span class="accented">i.e.</span>, "the highest pitch of prosperity" (comp. <a href="/psalms/73-9.htm">Psalm 73:9</a>). And his head reach unto the clouds (comp. <a href="/daniel/4-22.htm">Daniel 4:22</a>, "Thou, O king, art grown and become strong: and thy greatness is grown, and <span class="accented">reacheth unto heaven"</span>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/job/20-6.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">Though</span><br /><span class="heb">אִם־</span> <span class="translit">(’im-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_518.htm">Strong's 518: </a> </span><span class="str2">Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his arrogance</span><br /><span class="heb">שִׂיא֑וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(śî·’ōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7863.htm">Strong's 7863: </a> </span><span class="str2">Elevation</span><br /><br /><span class="word">reaches</span><br /><span class="heb">יַעֲלֶ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(ya·‘ă·leh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5927.htm">Strong's 5927: </a> </span><span class="str2">To ascend, in, actively</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the heavens,</span><br /><span class="heb">לַשָּׁמַ֣יִם</span> <span class="translit">(laš·šā·ma·yim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8064.htm">Strong's 8064: </a> </span><span class="str2">Heaven, sky</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and his head</span><br /><span class="heb">וְ֝רֹאשׁ֗וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·rō·šōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7218.htm">Strong's 7218: </a> </span><span class="str2">The head</span><br /><br /><span class="word">touches</span><br /><span class="heb">יַגִּֽיעַ׃</span> <span class="translit">(yag·gî·a‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5060.htm">Strong's 5060: </a> </span><span class="str2">To touch, lay the hand upon, to reach, violently, to strike</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the clouds,</span><br /><span class="heb">לָעָ֥ב</span> <span class="translit">(lā·‘āḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l, Article | Noun - common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5645.htm">Strong's 5645: </a> </span><span class="str2">An envelope, darkness, a, cloud, a copse</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/job/20-6.htm">Job 20:6 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/job/20-6.htm">Job 20:6 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/job/20-6.htm">Job 20:6 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/job/20-6.htm">Job 20:6 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/job/20-6.htm">Job 20:6 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/job/20-6.htm">Job 20:6 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/job/20-6.htm">Job 20:6 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/job/20-6.htm">Job 20:6 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/job/20-6.htm">Job 20:6 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/job/20-6.htm">Job 20:6 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/job/20-6.htm">OT Poetry: Job 20:6 Though his height mount up to (Jb) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/job/20-5.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Job 20:5"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Job 20:5" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/job/20-7.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Job 20:7"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Job 20:7" /></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>