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the poplars by the stream surround it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/job/40.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />The lotus plants give it shade among the willows beside the stream.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/job/40.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />For his shade the lotus trees cover him; the willows of the brook surround him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/job/40.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />The lotus plants conceal him in their shade; the willows of the brook surround him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/job/40.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />The shady trees cover him <i>with</i> their shadow; the willows of the brook compass him about.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/job/40.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />The lotus trees cover him <i>with</i> their shade; The willows by the brook surround him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/job/40.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“The lotus plants cover him with shade; The willows of the brook surround him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/job/40.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220The lotus plants cover him with shade; The willows of the brook surround him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/job/40.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“The lotus plants cover him with shade; The willows of the brook surround him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/job/40.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />The lotus plants cover it with shade; The willows of the brook surround it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/job/40.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“The lotus plants cover him with their shade; The willows of the brook surround him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/job/40.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Lotus plants cover him with their shade; the willows by the brook surround him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/job/40.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Lotus plants cover him with their shade; the willows by the brook surround him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/job/40.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />The lotus-trees cover him with their shade; The willows of the brook compass him about.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/job/40.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />or hides among reeds in the swamp. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/job/40.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />The lotus trees cover him with their shadow; the willows of the brook compass him about.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/job/40.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Lotus plants provide it with cover. Poplars by the stream surround it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/job/40.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The thorn bushes and the willows by the stream give him shelter in their shade. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/job/40.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The lotus trees cover him with their shade, and willows that line the wadis surround him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/job/40.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The lotus plants conceal him in their shade; the willows of the brook surround him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/job/40.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The lotus trees conceal it in their shadow; the poplars by the stream conceal it. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/job/40.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The lotuses cover him with their shade. The willows of the brook surround him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/job/40.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />The shady trees cover him with their shadow; the willows of the brook encompass him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/job/40.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The lotuses cover him with their shade. The willows of the brook surround him. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/job/40.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Shades cover him, [with] their shadow, "" Willows of the brook cover him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/job/40.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Cover him do shades, with their shadow, Cover him do willows of the brook.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/job/40.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />The shades shall cover him with their shadow; the willows of the torrent shall surround him.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/job/40.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The shades cover his shadow, the willows of the brook shall compass him about. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/job/40.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 40:17>The shadows cover his shadow; the willows of the brook will encircle him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/job/40.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The lotus trees cover him with their shade; all about him are the poplars in the wadi. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/job/40.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The lotus trees cover it for shade; the willows of the wadi surround it.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/job/40.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The shady trees cover him with their shadow; the willows of the brook encircle him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/job/40.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />The shadows surround him, and the ravens of the valley surround him<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/job/40.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />The lotus-trees cover him with their shadow; The willows of the brook compass him about.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/job/40.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And the great trees make a shadow over him with their branches, and <i>so do</i> the bushes of the field.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/job/40-22.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/XAwuD5NuZq0?start=6381" 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">21</span>He lies under the lotus plants, hidden among the reeds of the marsh. <span class="reftext">22</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/6628.htm" title="6628: ṣe·’ĕ·lîm (N-mp) -- (a kind of) lotus. From an unused root meaning to be slender; the lotus tree.">The lotus plants</a> <a href="/hebrew/5526.htm" title="5526: yə·suk·ku·hū (V-Qal-Imperf-3mp:: 3ms) -- Or sakak; a primitive root; properly, to entwine as a screen; by implication, to fence in, cover over, protect.">conceal him</a> <a href="/hebrew/6752.htm" title="6752: ṣi·lă·lōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Shadow. From tsalal; shade.">in their shade;</a> <a href="/hebrew/6155.htm" title="6155: ‘ar·ḇê- (N-fpc) -- (a kind of tree) perhaps poplar, also a wadi in Moab. From arab; a willow.">the willows</a> <a href="/hebrew/5158.htm" title="5158: nā·ḥal (N-ms) -- Or nachlah; or nachalah; from nachal in its original sense; a stream, especially a winter torrent; a valley; also a shaft.">of the brook</a> <a href="/hebrew/5437.htm" title="5437: yə·sub·bū·hū (V-Qal-Imperf-3mp:: 3ms) -- A primitive root; to revolve, surround, or border; used in various applications, literally and figuratively.">surround him.</a> </span><span class="reftext">23</span>Though the river rages, Behemoth is unafraid; he remains secure, though the Jordan surges to his mouth.…<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/104-10.htm">Psalm 104:10-13</a></span><br />He sends forth springs in the valleys; they flow between the mountains. / They give drink to every beast of the field; the wild donkeys quench their thirst. / The birds of the air nest beside the springs; they sing among the branches. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/31-3.htm">Ezekiel 31:3-9</a></span><br />Look at Assyria, a cedar in Lebanon, with beautiful branches that shaded the forest. It towered on high; its top was among the clouds. / The waters made it grow; the deep springs made it tall, directing their streams all around its base and sending their channels to all the trees of the field. / Therefore it towered higher than all the trees of the field. Its branches multiplied, and its boughs grew long as it spread them out because of the abundant waters. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/44-23.htm">Isaiah 44:23</a></span><br />Sing for joy, O heavens, for the LORD has done this; shout aloud, O depths of the earth. Break forth in song, O mountains, you forests and all your trees. For the LORD has redeemed Jacob, and revealed His glory in Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/2-9.htm">Genesis 2:9-10</a></span><br />Out of the ground the LORD God gave growth to every tree that is pleasing to the eye and good for food. And in the middle of the garden were the tree of life and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. / Now a river flowed out of Eden to water the garden, and from there it branched into four headwaters:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/1-3.htm">Psalm 1:3</a></span><br />He is like a tree planted by streams of water, yielding its fruit in season, whose leaf does not wither, and who prospers in all he does.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/17-8.htm">Jeremiah 17:8</a></span><br />He is like a tree planted by the waters that sends out its roots toward the stream. It does not fear when the heat comes, and its leaves are always green. It does not worry in a year of drought, nor does it cease to produce fruit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/22-1.htm">Revelation 22:1-2</a></span><br />Then the angel showed me a river of the water of life, as clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb / down the middle of the main street of the city. On either side of the river stood a tree of life, bearing twelve kinds of fruit and yielding a fresh crop for each month. And the leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/47-12.htm">Ezekiel 47:12</a></span><br />Along both banks of the river, fruit trees of all kinds will grow. Their leaves will not wither, and their fruit will not fail. Each month they will bear fruit, because the water from the sanctuary flows to them. Their fruit will be used for food and their leaves for healing.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/55-12.htm">Isaiah 55:12</a></span><br />You will indeed go out with joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and hills will burst into song before you, and all the trees of the field will clap their hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/92-12.htm">Psalm 92:12-14</a></span><br />The righteous will flourish like a palm tree, and grow like a cedar in Lebanon. / Planted in the house of the LORD, they will flourish in the courts of our God. / In old age they will still bear fruit; healthy and green they will remain,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/13-10.htm">Genesis 13:10</a></span><br />And Lot looked out and saw that the whole plain of the Jordan, all the way to Zoar, was well watered like the garden of the LORD, like the land of Egypt. (This was before the LORD destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah.)<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/41-19.htm">Isaiah 41:19</a></span><br />I will plant cedars in the wilderness, acacias, myrtles, and olive trees. I will set cypresses in the desert, elms and boxwood together,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/23-2.htm">Psalm 23:2</a></span><br />He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/7-17.htm">Revelation 7:17</a></span><br />For the Lamb in the center of the throne will be their shepherd. ‘He will lead them to springs of living water,’ and ‘God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/35-6.htm">Isaiah 35:6-7</a></span><br />Then the lame will leap like a deer and the mute tongue will shout for joy. For waters will gush forth in the wilderness, and streams in the desert. / The parched ground will become a pool, the thirsty land springs of water. In the haunt where jackals once lay, there will be grass and reeds and papyrus.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">The shady trees cover him with their shadow; the willows of the brook compass him about.</p><p class="hdg">the willows</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/leviticus/23-40.htm">Leviticus 23:40</a></b></br> And ye shall take you on the first day the boughs of goodly trees, branches of palm trees, and the boughs of thick trees, and willows of the brook; and ye shall rejoice before the LORD your God seven days.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/15-7.htm">Isaiah 15:7</a></b></br> Therefore the abundance they have gotten, and that which they have laid up, shall they carry away to the brook of the willows.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezekiel/17-5.htm">Ezekiel 17:5</a></b></br> He took also of the seed of the land, and planted it in a fruitful field; he placed <i>it</i> by great waters, <i>and</i> set it <i>as</i> a willow tree.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/job/29-19.htm">Branches</a> <a href="/job/6-15.htm">Brook</a> <a href="/job/16-13.htm">Compass</a> <a href="/job/27-11.htm">Conceal</a> <a href="/job/38-34.htm">Cover</a> <a href="/job/40-13.htm">Covered</a> <a href="/job/16-13.htm">Encompass</a> <a href="/proverbs/27-25.htm">Grasses</a> <a href="/job/40-21.htm">Plants</a> <a href="/hosea/4-13.htm">Poplars</a> <a href="/job/38-9.htm">Round</a> <a href="/job/40-21.htm">Shade</a> <a href="/job/40-21.htm">Shades</a> <a href="/job/38-17.htm">Shadow</a> <a href="/job/40-21.htm">Shady</a> <a href="/job/30-6.htm">Stream</a> <a href="/job/22-10.htm">Surround</a> <a href="/job/40-21.htm">Trees</a> <a href="/leviticus/23-40.htm">Willows</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/80-9.htm">Branches</a> <a href="/psalms/74-15.htm">Brook</a> <a href="/psalms/5-12.htm">Compass</a> <a href="/job/41-12.htm">Conceal</a> <a href="/psalms/5-12.htm">Cover</a> <a href="/psalms/22-24.htm">Covered</a> <a href="/psalms/5-12.htm">Encompass</a> <a href="/proverbs/27-25.htm">Grasses</a> <a href="/psalms/37-2.htm">Plants</a> <a href="/psalms/137-2.htm">Poplars</a> <a href="/job/41-2.htm">Round</a> <a href="/psalms/17-8.htm">Shade</a> <a href="/psalms/23-4.htm">Shades</a> <a href="/psalms/17-8.htm">Shadow</a> <a href="/ezekiel/31-3.htm">Shady</a> <a href="/job/41-19.htm">Stream</a> <a href="/psalms/5-12.htm">Surround</a> <a href="/psalms/29-9.htm">Trees</a> <a href="/psalms/137-2.htm">Willows</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>The lotus plants conceal him in their shade;</b><br>In this passage, the "him" refers to Behemoth, a creature described in the Book of Job. The lotus plants, often associated with water and marshy areas, provide a natural habitat for such a large creature. The imagery of concealment suggests protection and a natural camouflage, emphasizing the creature's integration into its environment. In biblical times, the lotus was a symbol of beauty and fertility, often found in regions like Egypt and Mesopotamia, which were known for their lush riverbanks. This description highlights the grandeur and mystery of God's creation, as Behemoth is depicted as a creature that thrives in the environment God has provided.<p><b>the willows of the brook surround him.</b><br>Willows are typically found near water sources, indicating a lush and fertile setting. The mention of a brook suggests a flowing water source, which is essential for sustaining life. In the ancient Near East, water was a precious resource, and areas with abundant water were seen as places of blessing and sustenance. The willows surrounding Behemoth further emphasize the creature's connection to its environment, illustrating the provision and care of God for all His creations. This imagery can also be seen as a metaphor for God's protection and the way He surrounds His people with His care, much like the willows encircle Behemoth. The passage invites readers to reflect on the majesty of God's creation and His sovereign control over all living things.<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 questions God's justice.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The Almighty Creator who speaks to Job out of the whirlwind, challenging his 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, symbolizing His power and the majesty of His creation.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/l/lotus_plants.htm">Lotus Plants</a></b><br>Aquatic plants mentioned in the context of providing shade and concealment for the Behemoth.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/w/willows_of_the_brook.htm">Willows of the Brook</a></b><br>Trees that grow near water, providing a lush environment and further illustrating the habitat of the Behemoth.<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 and its environment underscores God's ultimate authority and creative power over all living things.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_majesty_of_god's_creation.htm">The Majesty of God's Creation</a></b><br>The lush imagery of lotus plants and willows reflects the beauty and complexity of God's creation, inviting us to appreciate and steward it responsibly.<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 reminded of his limited understanding, we are called to trust in God's wisdom, especially when faced with life's mysteries and challenges.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/finding_refuge_in_god's_provision.htm">Finding Refuge in God's Provision</a></b><br>The concealment and protection offered by the lotus plants and willows symbolize the refuge and care God provides for His creation, encouraging us to seek His shelter.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/humility_before_god.htm">Humility Before God</a></b><br>Recognizing the grandeur of God's creation should lead us to humility, acknowledging our place in the world and our dependence on the Creator.<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/how_does_cosmic_expansion_oppose_the_bible.htm">How does the expansion of the universe contradict biblical cosmology?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_the_universe_currently_expanding.htm">Is the universe currently expanding?</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/is_goliath_linked_to_the_nephilim.htm">How are God's thoughts higher than human thoughts?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/job/40.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 22.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The shady trees</span> (or, <span class="accented">the lotus trees</span>) <span class="accented"><span class="cmt_word"></span>cover him with their shadow</span> (see the comment on ver. 21); the willows of the brook compass him round about. The "willow of the brook" (<a href="/leviticus/23-40.htm">Leviticus 23:40</a>) is probably the <span class="accented">Saliz Aegyptiaca</span> or <span class="accented">safsaf</span> which grows plentifully in the Nile valley, fringing the course both of the Nile itself and of the many streams derived from it. The <span class="accented">Saliz Babylonica</span> or "weeping willow," is less likely. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/job/40-22.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">The lotus plants</span><br /><span class="heb">צֶאֱלִ֣ים</span> <span class="translit">(ṣe·’ĕ·lîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6628.htm">Strong's 6628: </a> </span><span class="str2">(a kind of) lotus</span><br /><br /><span class="word">conceal him</span><br /><span class="heb">יְסֻכֻּ֣הוּ</span> <span class="translit">(yə·suk·ku·hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5526.htm">Strong's 5526: </a> </span><span class="str2">To entwine as a, screen, to fence in, cover over, protect</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in their shade;</span><br /><span class="heb">צִֽלֲל֑וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(ṣi·lă·lōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6752.htm">Strong's 6752: </a> </span><span class="str2">Shadow </span><br /><br /><span class="word">the willows</span><br /><span class="heb">עַרְבֵי־</span> <span class="translit">(‘ar·ḇê-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6155.htm">Strong's 6155: </a> </span><span class="str2">(a kind of tree) perhaps poplar, also a wadi in Moab</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the brook</span><br /><span class="heb">נָֽחַל׃</span> <span class="translit">(nā·ḥal)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5158.htm">Strong's 5158: </a> </span><span class="str2">A stream, a winter torrent, a, valley, a shaft</span><br /><br /><span class="word">surround him.</span><br /><span class="heb">יְ֝סֻבּ֗וּהוּ</span> <span class="translit">(yə·sub·bū·hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5437.htm">Strong's 5437: </a> </span><span class="str2">To turn about, go around, surround</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/job/40-22.htm">Job 40:22 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/job/40-22.htm">Job 40:22 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/job/40-22.htm">Job 40:22 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/job/40-22.htm">Job 40:22 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/job/40-22.htm">Job 40:22 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/job/40-22.htm">Job 40:22 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/job/40-22.htm">Job 40:22 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/job/40-22.htm">Job 40:22 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/job/40-22.htm">Job 40:22 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/job/40-22.htm">Job 40:22 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/job/40-22.htm">OT Poetry: Job 40:22 The lotuses cover him with their shade (Jb) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/job/40-21.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Job 40:21"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Job 40:21" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/job/40-23.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Job 40:23"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Job 40:23" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>