“His bones are tubes of bronze; His limbs are like bars of iron.
Parallel translations
- WEB His bones are like tubes of brass. His limbs are like bars of iron.
- KJV His bones are as strong pieces of brass; his bones are like bars of iron.
- BSB His bones are tubes of bronze; his limbs are rods of iron.
- NKJV His bones are like beams of bronze, His ribs like bars of iron.
- NLT Its bones are tubes of bronze. Its limbs are bars of iron.
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Quick answer
Behemoth's bones are like bronze tubes and his limbs like bars of iron. His indestructible frame reflects the Creator's might.
Overview
Behemoth's bones and limbs are likened to bronze and iron, emphasizing a body of formidable solidity and strength. No human force can break such a creature. The imagery presses Job to recognize that the God who fashioned this beast holds power beyond anything Job can imagine, deepening Job's reverence and trust.
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