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Even the monsters of the sea are crushed beneath his feet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/job/9.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />“God will not turn back his anger; beneath him bowed the helpers of Rahab.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/job/9.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />God does not restrain His anger; the helpers of Rahab cower beneath Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/job/9.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br /><i>If</i> God will not withdraw his anger, the proud helpers do stoop under him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/job/9.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />God will not withdraw His anger, The allies of the proud lie prostrate beneath Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/job/9.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“God will not turn back His anger; Beneath Him the helpers of Rahab cower.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/job/9.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220God will not turn back His anger; Beneath Him crouch the helpers of Rahab.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/job/9.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“God will not turn back His anger; Beneath Him crouch the helpers of Rahab.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/job/9.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />“God will not turn back His anger; Beneath Him crouch the helpers of Rahab.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/job/9.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“God will not turn back His anger; The [proud] helpers of Rahab [the arrogant monster of the sea] bow under Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/job/9.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />God does not hold back his anger; Rahab’s assistants cringe in fear beneath him!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/job/9.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />God does not hold back His anger; Rahab&#8217s assistants cringe in fear beneath Him! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/job/9.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />God will not withdraw his anger; The helpers of Rahab do stoop under him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/job/9.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />When God showed his anger, the servants of the sea monster fell at his feet. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/job/9.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />God will not withdraw his anger; the helpers of Rahab do stoop under him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/job/9.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />God does not hold back his anger. Even Rahab's helpers bow humbly in front of him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/job/9.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />God's anger is constant. He crushed his enemies who helped Rahab, the sea monster, oppose him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/job/9.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />"God doesn't restrain his anger. Rahab's assistants are humiliated under him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/job/9.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />God does not restrain His anger; the helpers of Rahab cower beneath Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/job/9.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />God does not restrain his anger; under him the helpers of Rahab lie crushed. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/job/9.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />"God will not withdraw his anger. The helpers of Rahab stoop under him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/job/9.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />If God will not withdraw his anger, the proud helpers do stoop under him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/job/9.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />“God will not withdraw his anger. The helpers of Rahab stoop under him. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/job/9.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />God does not turn back His anger, "" Proud helpers have bowed under Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/job/9.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> God doth not turn back His anger, Under Him bowed have proud helpers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/job/9.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />God will not turn back his anger, the helpers of pride bowed down under him.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/job/9.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />God, whose wrath no man can resist, and under whom they stoop that bear up the world. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/job/9.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />God, whose wrath no one is able to resist, and under whom they bend who carry the world,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/job/9.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />He is God and he does not relent; the helpers of Rahab bow beneath him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/job/9.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />“God will not turn back his anger; the helpers of Rahab bowed beneath him.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/job/9.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />God will not turn away his anger, the mighty shall be humiliated under him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/job/9.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />God does not turn back his anger, and under him the helpers of many will be humbled<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/job/9.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />God will not withdraw His anger; The helpers of Rahab did stoop under Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/job/9.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />For <i>if</i> he has turned away <i>his</i> anger, the whales under heaven have stooped under him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/job/9-13.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=1354" 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/9.htm">Job: How Can I Argue with God?</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">12</span>If He takes away, who can stop Him? Who dares to ask Him, ‘What are You doing?’ <span class="reftext">13</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/433.htm" title="433: ’ĕ·lō·w·ah (N-ms) -- God, god. Probably prolonged From 'el; a deity or the Deity.">God</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō- (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">does not</a> <a href="/hebrew/7725.htm" title="7725: yā·šîḇ (V-Hifil-Imperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to turn back transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively; generally to retreat; often adverbial, again.">restrain</a> <a href="/hebrew/639.htm" title="639: ’ap·pōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- A nostril, nose, face, anger. From 'anaph; properly, the nose or nostril; hence, the face, and occasionally a person; also ire.">His anger;</a> <a href="/hebrew/5826.htm" title="5826: ‘ō·zə·rê (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mpc) -- To help, succor. A primitive root; to surround, i.e. Protect or aid.">the helpers</a> <a href="/hebrew/7294.htm" title="7294: rā·haḇ (N-ms) -- Storm, a name for Eg. The same as rahab; Rahab, an epithet of Egypt.">of Rahab</a> <a href="/hebrew/7817.htm" title="7817: ḥă·ḥū (V-Qal-Perf-3cp) -- To bow, be bowed down, crouch. A primitive root; to sink or depress.">cower</a> <a href="/hebrew/8478.htm" title="8478: ta·ḥa·ṯō (Prep:: 3ms) -- Underneath, below, instead of. From the same as Towach; the bottom; only adverbially, below, in lieu of, etc.">beneath Him.</a> </span><span class="reftext">14</span>How then can I answer Him or choose my arguments against Him?…<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/14-27.htm">Isaiah 14:27</a></span><br />The LORD of Hosts has purposed, and who can thwart Him? His hand is outstretched, so who can turn it back?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/89-10.htm">Psalm 89:10</a></span><br />You crushed Rahab like a carcass; You scattered Your enemies with Your mighty arm.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/43-13.htm">Isaiah 43:13</a></span><br />Even from eternity I am He, and none can deliver out of My hand. When I act, who can reverse it?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/93-4.htm">Psalm 93:4</a></span><br />Above the roar of many waters—the mighty breakers of the sea—the LORD on high is majestic.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nahum/1-6.htm">Nahum 1:6</a></span><br />Who can withstand His indignation? Who can endure His burning anger? His wrath is poured out like fire; even rocks are shattered before Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/15-11.htm">Exodus 15:11</a></span><br />Who among the gods is like You, O LORD? Who is like You—majestic in holiness, revered with praises, performing wonders?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/106-9.htm">Psalm 106:9</a></span><br />He rebuked the Red Sea, and it dried up; He led them through the depths as through a 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="/jeremiah/50-34.htm">Jeremiah 50:34</a></span><br />Their Redeemer is strong; the LORD of Hosts is His name. He will fervently plead their case so that He may bring rest to the earth, but turmoil to those who live in Babylon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/74-13.htm">Psalm 74:13-14</a></span><br />You divided the sea by Your strength; You smashed the heads of the dragons of the sea; / 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/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="/revelation/19-6.htm">Revelation 19:6</a></span><br />And I heard a sound like the roar of a great multitude, like the rushing of many waters, and like a mighty rumbling of thunder, crying out: “Hallelujah! For the Lord our God the Almighty reigns.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/9-19.htm">Romans 9:19</a></span><br />One of you will say to me, “Then why does God still find fault? For who can resist His will?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/12-29.htm">Hebrews 12:29</a></span><br />“For our God is a consuming fire.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/11-17.htm">Revelation 11:17</a></span><br />saying: “We give thanks to You, O Lord God Almighty, the One who is and who was, because You have taken Your great power and have begun to reign.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">If God will not withdraw his anger, the proud helpers do stoop under him.</p><p class="hdg">the proud helpers.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/26-12.htm">Job 26:12</a></b></br> He divideth the sea with his power, and by his understanding he smiteth through the proud.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/40-9.htm">Job 40:9-11</a></b></br> Hast thou an arm like God? or canst thou thunder with a voice like him? … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/30-7.htm">Isaiah 30:7</a></b></br> For the Egyptians shall help in vain, and to no purpose: therefore have I cried concerning this, Their strength <i>is</i> to sit still.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/job/9-5.htm">Anger</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/5-7.htm">Beneath</a> <a href="/job/4-4.htm">Bent</a> <a href="/esther/3-5.htm">Bowed</a> <a href="/1_samuel/2-36.htm">Crouch</a> <a href="/job/2-7.htm">Feet</a> <a href="/job/6-4.htm">God's</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-18.htm">Helpers</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-25.htm">Proud</a> <a href="/joshua/6-25.htm">Rahab</a> <a href="/job/9-12.htm">Restrain</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-36.htm">Stoop</a> <a href="/job/7-19.htm">Turn</a> <a href="/job/9-12.htm">Turned</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/16-3.htm">Withdraw</a> <a href="/job/9-5.htm">Wrath</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/job/10-17.htm">Anger</a> <a href="/job/18-16.htm">Beneath</a> <a href="/job/15-29.htm">Bent</a> <a href="/job/22-29.htm">Bowed</a> <a href="/job/38-40.htm">Crouch</a> <a href="/job/12-5.htm">Feet</a> <a href="/job/9-34.htm">God's</a> <a href="/isaiah/31-2.htm">Helpers</a> <a href="/job/22-29.htm">Proud</a> <a href="/job/26-12.htm">Rahab</a> <a href="/job/11-10.htm">Restrain</a> <a href="/psalms/18-35.htm">Stoop</a> <a href="/job/9-34.htm">Turn</a> <a href="/job/10-20.htm">Turned</a> <a href="/job/10-20.htm">Withdraw</a> <a href="/job/10-17.htm">Wrath</a><div class="vheading2">Job 9</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/9-1.htm">Job acknowledges God's justice</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/9-22.htm">Man's innocence is not to be condemned by afflictions</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/9.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/9.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>God does not restrain His anger;</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the sovereignty and power of God, highlighting His righteous anger against sin and injustice. In the context of the Book of Job, it reflects Job's understanding of God's might and the futility of contending with Him. The concept of divine anger is consistent throughout Scripture, as seen in passages like <a href="/nahum/1-2.htm">Nahum 1:2-6</a>, where God's wrath is described as a consuming fire. This phrase also underscores the belief that God's anger is just and purposeful, not arbitrary or capricious.<p><b>the helpers of Rahab cower beneath Him.</b><br>"Rahab" in this context is often interpreted as a mythical sea monster or a symbol of chaos and pride, sometimes associated with Egypt (<a href="/isaiah/30-7.htm">Isaiah 30:7</a>). The "helpers of Rahab" could refer to those who align themselves with forces opposed to God, whether spiritual or earthly powers. This imagery is used to demonstrate God's supreme authority over all creation, including the most formidable and rebellious entities. The cowering of these helpers signifies their ultimate submission to God's will, echoing themes found in <a href="/psalms/89-10.htm">Psalm 89:10</a>, where God is depicted as crushing Rahab. This can also be seen as a type of Christ's ultimate victory over evil, as He exercises dominion over all powers and principalities (<a href="/colossians/2-15.htm">Colossians 2:15</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/job.htm">Job</a></b><br>The central figure in the Book of Job, a man known for his righteousness and suffering. Job is responding to his friends, expressing his understanding of God's power and justice.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The Almighty Creator, whose power and justice are beyond human comprehension. In this verse, Job acknowledges God's unrestrained anger against sin and rebellion.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/r/rahab.htm">Rahab</a></b><br>A mythical sea monster or symbol of chaos and pride, often used in the Old Testament to represent forces opposed to God. In this context, it symbolizes the proud and rebellious entities that cannot stand against God's power.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/h/helpers_of_rahab.htm">Helpers of Rahab</a></b><br>Likely refers to those who align themselves with chaos and pride, possibly representing nations or spiritual forces that oppose God.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/j/job's_friends.htm">Job's Friends</a></b><br>Although not directly mentioned in this verse, they are the audience of Job's discourse, representing human attempts to understand divine justice.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_god's_sovereignty.htm">Understanding God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>Recognize that God's power is absolute, and His justice is perfect. Human understanding is limited, and we must trust in His divine wisdom.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_futility_of_pride.htm">The Futility of Pride</a></b><br>Just as the helpers of Rahab cower before God, human pride and rebellion are futile against His might. Humility before God is essential.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_righteous_anger.htm">God's Righteous Anger</a></b><br>God's anger is not like human anger; it is righteous and directed against sin and injustice. We should strive to align ourselves with His will to avoid His wrath.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_need_for_reverence.htm">The Need for Reverence</a></b><br>Approach God with reverence and awe, acknowledging His power and authority over all creation.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_justice.htm">Trust in God's Justice</a></b><br>Even when we do not understand His ways, we can trust that God is just and will ultimately bring about His righteous purposes.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/job/9.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(13) <span class= "bld">Proud helpers.</span>--Literally, <span class= "ital">helpers of Rahab. </span>(See <a href="/isaiah/30-7.htm" title="For the Egyptians shall help in vain, and to no purpose: therefore have I cried concerning this, Their strength is to sit still.">Isaiah 30:7</a>; <a href="/psalms/87-4.htm" title="I will make mention of Rahab and Babylon to them that know me: behold Philistia, and Tyre, with Ethiopia; this man was born there.">Psalm 87:4</a>.) But whether Rahab was Egypt, or a poetical name for the lost archangel, it is impossible to say. If the former, then there is a probable allusion here to the overthrow of Pharaoh and his hosts; but we lack evidence to make it plain. The phrase is evidently used as expressing the very ideal of strength--the race of the giants.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/job/9.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 13.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">If God will not withdraw his anger, the proud helpers do stoop under him</span>. There is no "if" in the original; and the passage is best taken categorically: "God does not withdraw his anger;" <span class="accented">i.e.</span> the anger which he feels against those who resist him. "The helpers of Rahab do stoop [or, 'are prostrate'] under him." Rahab in this passage, and also in <a href="/job/26-12.htm">Job 26:12</a>, as well us in <a href="/isaiah/51-9.htm">Isaiah 51:9</a>, seems to be used as the proper name of some great power of evil Such a power was recognized in the mythology of Egypt, under the names of Set (or Typhon) and of Apophia, the great serpent, continually represented as pierced by Horus (Rawlinson's 'Herodotus,' vol. 2. p. 257; 'History of Ancient Egypt,' vol. 1. p. 395). In the earlier Aryan myths there is a similar personification of evil in Vitre, called Dasiya, "the Destroyer," and at perpetual enmity with Indra and Agni ('Religions of the Ancient World,' p. 114). The Babylonians and Assyrians had a tradition of a great "war in heaven" ('Records of the Past,' vol. 5. pp. 133-136). carried on by seven spirits, who were finally reduced to subjection. All these seem to be distorted reminiscences of that great conflict, whereof the only trustworthy account is the one contained in the Revelation of St. John, "There was war in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon; and the dragon fought and his angels" - the "helpers" of the present passage - "and prevailed not; neither was their place found any more in heaven" (<a href="/revelation/12-7.htm">Revelation 12:7, 8</a>). Job, it seems, had inherited one of such traditions, one in which the power of evil was known as Rahab, "the Proud One;" and he means here to say that God not only holds men in subjection, but also beings much more powerful than man, as Rahab and his helpers, who had rebelled and made war on God, and been east down from heaven, and were now prostrate under God's feet. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/job/9-13.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">God</span><br /><span class="heb">אֱ֭לוֹהַּ</span> <span class="translit">(’ĕ·lō·w·ah)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_433.htm">Strong's 433: </a> </span><span class="str2">God -- a deity, the Deity</span><br /><br /><span class="word">does not</span><br /><span class="heb">לֹא־</span> <span class="translit">(lō-)</span><br /><span class="parse">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">restrain</span><br /><span class="heb">יָשִׁ֣יב</span> <span class="translit">(yā·šîḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - 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">His anger;</span><br /><span class="heb">אַפּ֑וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(’ap·pōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_639.htm">Strong's 639: </a> </span><span class="str2">The nose, nostril, the face, a person, ire</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the helpers</span><br /><span class="heb">עֹ֣זְרֵי</span> <span class="translit">(‘ō·zə·rê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5826.htm">Strong's 5826: </a> </span><span class="str2">To surround, protect, aid</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Rahab</span><br /><span class="heb">רָֽהַב׃</span> <span class="translit">(rā·haḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7293.htm">Strong's 7293: </a> </span><span class="str2">Rahab -- 'storm', a sea monster</span><br /><br /><span class="word">cower</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׁ֝חֲח֗וּ</span> <span class="translit">(ḥă·ḥū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7817.htm">Strong's 7817: </a> </span><span class="str2">To bow, be bowed down, crouch</span><br /><br /><span class="word">beneath Him.</span><br /><span class="heb">תַּחְתָּ֥יו</span> <span class="translit">(taḥ·tāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8478.htm">Strong's 8478: </a> </span><span class="str2">The bottom, below, in lieu of</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/job/9-13.htm">Job 9:13 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/job/9-13.htm">Job 9:13 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/job/9-13.htm">Job 9:13 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/job/9-13.htm">Job 9:13 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/job/9-13.htm">Job 9:13 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/job/9-13.htm">Job 9:13 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/job/9-13.htm">Job 9:13 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/job/9-13.htm">Job 9:13 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/job/9-13.htm">Job 9:13 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/job/9-13.htm">Job 9:13 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/job/9-13.htm">OT Poetry: Job 9:13 God will not withdraw his anger (Jb) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/job/9-12.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Job 9:12"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Job 9:12" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/job/9-14.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Job 9:14"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Job 9:14" /></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>