Job 41:29
Job 41:29 in Multiple Translations
A club is regarded as straw, and he laughs at the sound of the lance.
Darts are counted as stubble: he laugheth at the shaking of a spear.
Clubs are counted as stubble: He laugheth at the rushing of the javelin.
A thick stick is no better than a leaf of grass, and he makes sport of the onrush of the spear.
Clubs are also treated like stubble; it laughs at the sound made by flying spears.
As stubble have darts been reckoned, And he laugheth at the shaking of a javelin.
Clubs are counted as stubble. He laughs at the rushing of the javelin.
Darts are counted as stubble: he laugheth at the shaking of a spear.
They are not afraid of clubs any more than they would be afraid of men throwing bits of straw at them, and they laugh when they hear the whirl/sound of javelins being thrown at them .
Berean Amplified Bible — Job 41:29
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Study Notes — Job 41:29
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Context — The LORD’s Power Shown in Leviathan
29A club is regarded as straw, and he laughs at the sound of the lance.
30His undersides are jagged potsherds, spreading out the mud like a threshing sledge. 31He makes the depths seethe like a cauldron; he makes the sea like a jar of ointment.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 Chronicles 26:14 | Uzziah supplied the entire army with shields, spears, helmets, armor, bows, and slingstones. |
Job 41:29 Summary
[This verse means that the powerful Leviathan views even the strongest human weapons as weak and insignificant, like straw. This shows us that God's power is far greater than ours, and that He is the one who creates and controls all things (Psalm 95:3-5). The Leviathan's laughter at the sound of the lance reminds us that God is not intimidated by human strength, and that we should trust in His power rather than our own (Proverbs 3:5-6).]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that a club is regarded as straw in Job 41:29?
This means that the powerful creature being described, likely a Leviathan, views even the strongest human weapons as insignificant and fragile, much like how we might view straw (Job 41:27).
Why does the Leviathan laugh at the sound of the lance in Job 41:29?
The Leviathan laughs at the lance because it is not intimidated by human weapons, just as it is not intimidated by arrows or slingstones in Job 41:28, demonstrating its immense power and strength.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the chapter?
This verse is part of a larger description of the Leviathan's power and strength, emphasizing its dominance over human weapons and technology, as seen in Job 41:27-31, and highlighting God's sovereignty over all creation (Psalm 104:25-26).
What can we learn about God's power from this verse?
This verse teaches us that God's power is far greater than human strength, and that He is the one who creates and controls even the most fearsome creatures, as seen in Job 41 and Isaiah 40:28.
Reflection Questions
- How does the image of a club being regarded as straw challenge my perception of my own strength and abilities?
- What are some things in my life that I view as powerful or intimidating, and how might God view them?
- How can I apply the lesson of the Leviathan's power to my own life, trusting in God's strength rather than my own?
- What does this verse reveal about God's character and His relationship to creation?