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Job 26:13-1953 kjv — By his spirit he hath garnished the heavens; his hand hath formed the crooked serpent. Lo, these are parts of his ways:…

King James Version

13

By his spirit he hath garnished the heavens; his hand hath formed the crooked serpent.

14

Lo, these are parts of his ways: but how little a portion is heard of him? but the thunder of his power who can understand?

— Job 26:13-1953, King James Version

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Job 26:13-1953 in Other Translations

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  • ASV

    “By his Spirit the heavens are garnished; His hand hath pierced the swift serpent. Lo, these are but the outskirts of his ways: And how small a whisper do we hear of him! But the thunder of his power who can understand? ”

  • WEB

    “By his Spirit the heavens are garnished. His hand has pierced the swift serpent. Behold, these are but the outskirts of his ways. How small a whisper do we hear of him! But the thunder of his power who can understand?"”

  • NET

    “By his breath the skies became fair; his hand pierced the fleeing serpent. Indeed, these are but the outer fringes of his ways! How faint is the whisper we hear of him! But who can understand the thunder of his power?””

  • DRB

    “His spirit hath adorned the heavens, and his obstetric hand brought forth the winding serpent. Lo, these things are said in part of his ways: and seeing we have heard scarce a little drop of his word, who shall be able to behold the thunder of his greatness? ”

  • BBE

    “By his wind the heavens become bright: by his hand the quickly moving snake was cut through. See, these are only the outskirts of his ways; and how small is that which comes to our ears about him! But the thunder of his acts of power is outside all knowledge.”

  • KJVA

    “By his spirit he hath garnished the heavens; his hand hath formed the crooked serpent. Lo, these are parts of his ways: but how little a portion is heard of him? but the thunder of his power who can understand? ”

Job 26 — Context

10

He hath compassed the waters with bounds, until the day and night come to an end.

11

The pillars of heaven tremble and are astonished at his reproof.

12

He divideth the sea with his power, and by his understanding he smiteth through the proud.

13

By his spirit he hath garnished the heavens; his hand hath formed the crooked serpent.

14

Lo, these are parts of his ways: but how little a portion is heard of him? but the thunder of his power who can understand?

Job 26:13-1953 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 26:13-1953 say?
Job 26:13-1953 in the King James Version reads: “By his spirit he hath garnished the heavens; his hand hath formed the crooked serpent. Lo, these are parts of his ways: but how little a portion is heard of him? but the thunder of his power who can understand? ”
Where is Job 26:13-1953 in the Bible?
Job 26:13-1953 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 26, verses 13–1953.
Who wrote Job?
Job is traditionally attributed to Anonymous; among the oldest books of the Bible. It was written Unknown; possibly c. 2000–1800 BC, with composition c. 1400–500 BC.
What is the book of Job about?
Job is the ancient story of a righteous man stripped of everything he has, and the four friends who try and fail to explain his suffering. When God finally speaks, he does not answer the "why" — he reveals himself, and Job worships from a place deeper than his pain.
What are the major themes of Job?
Job explores themes including Suffering, Sovereignty, Faith Under Trial, Wisdom, God's Majesty. These themes shape the meaning and context of Job 26:13-1953.
What translation should I read Job 26:13-1953 in?
Job 26:13-1953 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Job 26:13-1953?
Job 26:13-1953 reads (KJV): “By his spirit he hath garnished the heavens; his hand hath formed the crooked serpent. Lo, these are parts of his ways: but how little a portion is heard of him? but the thunder of his power who can understand? ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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