Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Without inquiry he shatters the mighty and sets up others in their place. New Living Translation He brings the mighty to ruin without asking anyone, and he sets up others in their place. English Standard Version He shatters the mighty without investigation and sets others in their place. Berean Standard Bible He shatters the mighty without inquiry and sets up others in their place. King James Bible He shall break in pieces mighty men without number, and set others in their stead. New King James Version He breaks in pieces mighty men without inquiry, And sets others in their place. New American Standard Bible “He breaks in pieces the mighty without investigation, And sets others in their place. NASB 1995 “He breaks in pieces mighty men without inquiry, And sets others in their place. NASB 1977 “He breaks in pieces mighty men without inquiry, And sets others in their place. Legacy Standard Bible He breaks in pieces mighty men without searching anything out, And sets others in their place. Amplified Bible “He breaks mighty men without inquiry, And sets others in their place. Christian Standard Bible He shatters the mighty without an investigation and sets others in their place. Holman Christian Standard Bible He shatters the mighty without an investigation and sets others in their place. American Standard Version He breaketh in pieces mighty men in ways past finding out, And setteth others in their stead. Contemporary English Version Without asking for advice, God removes mighty leaders and puts others in their place. English Revised Version He breaketh in pieces mighty men in ways past finding out, and setteth others in their stead. GOD'S WORD® Translation He breaks mighty people into pieces without examining them and puts others in their places. Good News Translation He does not need an investigation to remove leaders and replace them with others. International Standard Version He shatters valiant men without a need to investigate, and he raises others in their place. Majority Standard Bible He shatters the mighty without inquiry and sets up others in their place. NET Bible He shatters the great without inquiry, and sets up others in their place. New Heart English Bible He breaks in pieces mighty men in ways past finding out, and sets others in their place. Webster's Bible Translation He shall break in pieces mighty men without number, and set others in their stead. World English Bible He breaks mighty men in pieces in ways past finding out, and sets others in their place. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionHe breaks the mighty—no searching! And He appoints others in their stead. Young's Literal Translation He breaketh the mighty -- no searching! And He appointeth others in their stead. Smith's Literal Translation He shall break in pieces the mighty, not searching out, and he will set others in their stead. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHe shall break in pieces many and innumerable, and shall make others to stand in their stead. Catholic Public Domain Version He will break into many innumerable pieces, and he will cause others to stand up in their place. New American Bible Without inquiry he shatters the mighty, and appoints others in their place, New Revised Standard Version He shatters the mighty without investigation, and sets others in their place. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor he has brought misfortune to many men without number, and sets others in their places. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated For he has brought evil to many without limit, and we will live together in their place OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917He breaketh in pieces mighty men without inquisition, And setteth others in their stead. Brenton Septuagint Translation For the Lord looks down upon all men, who comprehends unsearchable things, glorious also and excellent things without number. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Elihu Confirms God's Justice…23For God need not examine a man further or have him approach for judgment. 24He shatters the mighty without inquiry and sets up others in their place. 25Therefore, He recognizes their deeds; He overthrows them in the night and they are crushed.… Cross References Daniel 2:21 He changes the times and seasons; He removes kings and establishes them. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning. Psalm 75:7 but it is God who judges; He brings down one and exalts another. 1 Samuel 2:7-8 The LORD sends poverty and wealth; He humbles and He exalts. / He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the ash heap. He seats them among princes and bestows on them a throne of honor. For the foundations of the earth are the LORD’s, and upon them He has set the world. Proverbs 8:15-16 By me kings reign, and rulers enact just laws; / By me princes rule, and all nobles who govern justly. Isaiah 40:23-24 He brings the princes to nothing and makes the rulers of the earth meaningless. / No sooner are they planted, no sooner are they sown, no sooner have their stems taken root in the ground, than He blows on them and they wither, and a whirlwind sweeps them away like stubble. Jeremiah 27:5 By My great power and outstretched arm, I made the earth and the men and beasts on the face of it, and I give it to whom I please. Daniel 4:17 This decision is the decree of the watchers, the verdict declared by the holy ones, so that the living will know that the Most High rules over the kingdom of mankind and gives it to whom He wishes, setting over it the lowliest of men.’ Romans 13:1 Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which is from God. The authorities that exist have been appointed by God. Acts 17:26 From one man He made every nation of men, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and He determined their appointed times and the boundaries of their lands. Psalm 107:40 He pours out contempt on the nobles and makes them wander in a trackless wasteland. Isaiah 14:5 The LORD has broken the staff of the wicked, the scepter of the rulers. Ezekiel 21:26-27 This is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Remove the turban, and take off the crown. Things will not remain as they are: Exalt the lowly and bring low the exalted. / A ruin, a ruin, I will make it a ruin! And it will not be restored until the arrival of Him to whom it belongs, to whom I have assigned the right of judgment.’ Luke 1:52 He has brought down rulers from their thrones, but has exalted the humble. 1 Corinthians 1:27-28 But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. / He chose the lowly and despised things of the world, and the things that are not, to nullify the things that are, James 4:12 There is only one Lawgiver and Judge, the One who is able to save and destroy. But who are you to judge your neighbor? Treasury of Scripture He shall break in pieces mighty men without number, and set others in their stead. break Job 19:2 How long will ye vex my soul, and break me in pieces with words? Psalm 2:9 Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron; thou shalt dash them in pieces like a potter's vessel. Psalm 72:4 He shall judge the poor of the people, he shall save the children of the needy, and shall break in pieces the oppressor. number. 1 Samuel 2:30-36 Wherefore the LORD God of Israel saith, I said indeed that thy house, and the house of thy father, should walk before me for ever: but now the LORD saith, Be it far from me; for them that honour me I will honour, and they that despise me shall be lightly esteemed… 1 Samuel 15:28 And Samuel said unto him, The LORD hath rent the kingdom of Israel from thee this day, and hath given it to a neighbour of thine, that is better than thou. 1 Kings 14:7,8,14 Go, tell Jeroboam, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, Forasmuch as I exalted thee from among the people, and made thee prince over my people Israel, … Jump to Previous Appointeth Break Breaketh Breaks Cause Destruction Finding Inquiry Inquisition Investigation Mighty Others Past Pieces Puts Searching Sends Sets Shatters Stead Strong WaysJump to Next Appointeth Break Breaketh Breaks Cause Destruction Finding Inquiry Inquisition Investigation Mighty Others Past Pieces Puts Searching Sends Sets Shatters Stead Strong WaysJob 34 1. Elihu accuses Job for charging God with injustice10. God omnipotent cannot be unjust 31. Man must humble himself unto God 34. Elihu reproves Job He shatters The Hebrew word used here is "רָצַץ" (ratsats), which conveys the idea of breaking or crushing. This word paints a vivid picture of God's power and authority over the mighty. In the context of Job, it serves as a reminder that no human strength or status can withstand God's will. Historically, this reflects the biblical theme that God is sovereign over all nations and rulers, as seen in the accounts of Pharaoh in Exodus or Nebuchadnezzar in Daniel. It is a call to humility, recognizing that human power is ultimately fragile before the divine. the mighty without inquiry and sets others in their place Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew He shattersיָרֹ֣עַ (yā·rō·a‘) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7489: To spoil, to make, good for, nothing, bad the mighty כַּבִּירִ֣ים (kab·bî·rîm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 3524: Great, mighty, much without לֹא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no inquiry חֵ֑קֶר (ḥê·qer) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2714: A searching, a thing (to be) searched out and sets up וַיַּעֲמֵ֖ד (way·ya·‘ă·mêḏ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5975: To stand, in various relations others אֲחֵרִ֣ים (’ă·ḥê·rîm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 312: Hinder, next, other in their place. תַּחְתָּֽם׃ (taḥ·tām) Preposition | third person masculine plural Strong's 8478: The bottom, below, in lieu of Links Job 34:24 NIVJob 34:24 NLT Job 34:24 ESV Job 34:24 NASB Job 34:24 KJV Job 34:24 BibleApps.com Job 34:24 Biblia Paralela Job 34:24 Chinese Bible Job 34:24 French Bible Job 34:24 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 34:24 He breaks in pieces mighty men (Jb) |
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