Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Its undersides are jagged potsherds, leaving a trail in the mud like a threshing sledge. New Living Translation Its belly is covered with scales as sharp as glass. It plows up the ground as it drags through the mud. English Standard Version His underparts are like sharp potsherds; he spreads himself like a threshing sledge on the mire. Berean Standard Bible His undersides are jagged potsherds, spreading out the mud like a threshing sledge. King James Bible Sharp stones are under him: he spreadeth sharp pointed things upon the mire. New King James Version His undersides are like sharp potsherds; He spreads pointed marks in the mire. New American Standard Bible “His underparts are like sharp pieces of pottery; He spreads out like a threshing sledge on the mud. NASB 1995 “His underparts are like sharp potsherds; He spreads out like a threshing sledge on the mire. NASB 1977 “His underparts are like sharp potsherds; He spreads out like a threshing sledge on the mire. Legacy Standard Bible Its underparts are like sharp potsherds; It spreads out like a threshing sledge on the mire. Amplified Bible “His underparts are like sharp pieces of broken pottery; He moves across and spreads out [grooves] like a threshing sledge on the mire (muddy river banks). Christian Standard Bible His undersides are jagged potsherds, spreading the mud like a threshing sledge. Holman Christian Standard Bible His undersides are jagged potsherds, spreading the mud like a threshing sledge. American Standard Version His underparts are like sharp potsherds: He spreadeth as it were a threshing-wain upon the mire. Contemporary English Version As it crawls through the mud, its sharp and spiny hide tears the ground apart. English Revised Version His underparts are like sharp potsherds: he spreadeth as it were a threshing wain upon the mire. GOD'S WORD® Translation Its underside is like sharp pieces of broken pottery. It stretches out like a threshing sledge on the mud. Good News Translation The scales on his belly are like jagged pieces of pottery; they tear up the muddy ground like a threshing sledge. International Standard Version "Beneath him he is armored as with sharp potsherds; he tears through muddy ground like a threshing sledge through grain. Majority Standard Bible His undersides are jagged potsherds, spreading out the mud like a threshing sledge. NET Bible Its underparts are the sharp points of potsherds, it leaves its mark in the mud like a threshing sledge. New Heart English Bible His undersides are like sharp potsherds, leaving a trail in the mud like a threshing sledge. Webster's Bible Translation Sharp stones are under him: he spreadeth sharp pointed things upon the mire. World English Bible His undersides are like sharp potsherds, leaving a trail in the mud like a threshing sledge. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionSharp points of clay [are] under him, "" He spreads gold on the mire. Young's Literal Translation Under him are sharp points of clay, He spreadeth gold on the mire. Smith's Literal Translation Sharpnesses of the potsherd under him: he will spread a trench upon the mire. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe beams of the sun shall be under him, and he shall strew gold under him like mire. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible Under him are sharp pottery fragments, spreading a threshing sledge upon the mire. New Revised Standard Version Its underparts are like sharp potsherds; it spreads itself like a threshing sledge on the mire. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe bow cannot make him flee; he treats slingstones as stubble. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Sharpest potsherds are under him; He spreadeth a threshing-sledge upon the mire. Brenton Septuagint Translation His lair is formed of sharp points; and all the gold of the sea under him is an immense quantity of clay. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context God'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 Isaiah 27:1 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. Psalm 74:13-14 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. Psalm 104:25-26 Here is the sea, vast and wide, teeming with creatures beyond number, living things both great and small. / There the ships pass, and Leviathan, which You formed to frolic there. Ezekiel 29:3 Speak to him and tell him that this is what the Lord GOD says: Behold, I am against you, O Pharaoh king of Egypt, O great monster who lies among his rivers, who says, ‘The Nile is mine; I made it myself.’ Ezekiel 32:2 “Son of man, take up a lament for Pharaoh king of Egypt and say to him: ‘You are like a lion among the nations; you are like a monster in the seas. You thrash about in your rivers, churning up the waters with your feet and muddying the streams.’ Isaiah 51:9 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? Amos 9:3 Though they hide themselves atop Carmel, there I will track them and seize them; and though they hide from Me at the bottom of the sea, there I will command the serpent to bite them. Revelation 12:9 And the great dragon was hurled down—that ancient serpent called the devil and Satan, the deceiver of the whole world. He was hurled to the earth, and his angels with him. Revelation 13:1 Then I saw a beast with ten horns and seven heads rising out of the sea. There were ten royal crowns on its horns and blasphemous names on its heads. Revelation 20:2 He seized the dragon, that ancient serpent who is the devil and Satan, and bound him for a thousand years. Genesis 3:15 And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your seed and her seed. He will crush your head, and you will strike his heel.” Exodus 7:12 Each one threw down his staff, and it became a serpent. But Aaron’s staff swallowed up the other staffs. Psalm 91:13 You will tread on the lion and cobra; you will trample the young lion and serpent. Isaiah 11:8 The infant will play by the cobra’s den, and the toddler will reach into the viper’s nest. Isaiah 14:29 Do not rejoice, all you Philistines, that the rod that struck you is broken. For a viper will spring from the root of the snake, and a flying serpent from its egg. Treasury of Scripture Sharp stones are under him: he spreads sharp pointed things on the mire. Sharp stones. Jump to Previous Broken Clay Earth Edges Gold Grain-Crushing Instrument Leaving Mire Mud Parts Pointed Points Pots Potsherds Pulling Sharp Sharpest Sledge Spreadeth Spreads Stones Threshing Threshing-Sledge Trail WetJump to Next Broken Clay Earth Edges Gold Grain-Crushing Instrument Leaving Mire Mud Parts Pointed Points Pots Potsherds Pulling Sharp Sharpest Sledge Spreadeth Spreads Stones Threshing Threshing-Sledge Trail WetJob 41 1. Of God's great power in the leviathanHis undersides are jagged potsherds This phrase describes the underbelly of the creature, often identified as Leviathan, a formidable sea creature mentioned in the Book of Job. The imagery of "jagged potsherds" suggests a rough, sharp, and impenetrable surface, emphasizing the creature's invulnerability and strength. In ancient Near Eastern cultures, potsherds were common and represented broken pottery, often sharp and dangerous. This metaphor highlights the creature's ability to withstand attacks and its fearsome nature. The description aligns with the broader biblical theme of God's creation being beyond human control or understanding, as seen in other parts of Job where God's power and wisdom are extolled (Job 38-39). spreading out the mud like a threshing sledge Persons / Places / Events 1. JobA man of great faith and patience, who undergoes severe trials and suffering. The book of Job is a dialogue about his experiences and the nature of God's justice. 2. Leviathan A creature described in Job 41, often interpreted as a symbol of chaos or a powerful sea creature. The description of Leviathan serves to illustrate God's power and the limitations of human understanding. 3. God The ultimate speaker in Job 41, who uses the description of Leviathan to demonstrate His sovereignty and the vastness of His creation. 4. Ancient Near East The cultural and geographical context of the Book of Job, where creatures like Leviathan were part of the mythological landscape. 5. Threshing Sledge An agricultural tool used in ancient times to separate grain from chaff, symbolizing the destructive power and strength of Leviathan. Teaching Points God's SovereigntyThe description of Leviathan in Job 41:30 reminds us of God's ultimate control over all creation, including the most powerful and chaotic forces. Human Limitations The imagery of Leviathan challenges us to recognize our limitations in understanding God's ways and the complexity of His creation. Trust in God's Power Just as God controls Leviathan, we can trust Him to manage the chaos and challenges in our own lives. Symbolism of Chaos Leviathan represents chaos and evil, yet God is depicted as having authority over it, encouraging believers to have faith in God's ultimate victory over evil. Reflection on Creation The detailed description of Leviathan invites us to marvel at the intricacy and majesty of God's creation, prompting worship and reverence.(30) He spreadeth sharp pointed things upon the mire.--Some render, "He spreadeth, as it were, a threshing-wain upon the mire." The statement is, that he not only can lie without inconvenience upon sharp-pointed things, but his own body presents a sharp surface to the mud he lies on.Verse 30. - Sharp stones are under him; rather, jagged potsherds are under him; i.e. "his belly is covered with jagged scales" - a thing which is true of the crocodile, but scarcely of any other beast. He spreadeth sharp pointed things (rather, a threshing-wain, or a corn-drag) upon the mire. He leaves on the mud on which he has lain, i.e. an impression as of an Oriental threshing-wain, or corn-drag, which is "a thick plank of timber, stuck full on the under side, of flints or hard cutting stones arranged in the form of the palate or rough tongue of a cow" (Sir C. Fellows, 'Asia Minor,' p. 70). The mud-banks on which crocodiles have been lying are said to be scored all over with such impressions. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew His undersidesתַּ֭חְתָּיו (taḥ·tāw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 8478: The bottom, below, in lieu of are jagged חַדּ֣וּדֵי (ḥad·dū·ḏê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 2303: Sharpened, sharp, pointed potsherds, חָ֑רֶשׂ (ḥā·reś) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2789: Earthenware, earthen vessel, sherd, potsherd spreading out יִרְפַּ֖ד (yir·paḏ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7502: To spread, to refresh the mud טִֽיט׃ (ṭîṭ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2916: Mud, clay, calamity like a threshing sledge. חָר֣וּץ (ḥā·rūṣ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2742: Incised, incisive, a trench, gold, a threshing-sledge, determination, eager Links Job 41:30 NIVJob 41:30 NLT Job 41:30 ESV Job 41:30 NASB Job 41:30 KJV Job 41:30 BibleApps.com Job 41:30 Biblia Paralela Job 41:30 Chinese Bible Job 41:30 French Bible Job 41:30 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 41:30 His undersides are like sharp potsherds leaving (Jb) |
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