Job 40:23

Job 40:24 bbe — Will anyone take him when he is on the watch, or put metal teeth through his nose?

Bible in Basic English

"Will anyone take him when he is on the watch, or put metal teeth through his nose?"

— Job 40:24, Bible in Basic English

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Job 40:24 in Other Translations

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KJV
“He taketh it with his eyes: his nose pierceth through snares. ”
King James Version · Read this chapter in KJV
ASV
“Shall any take him when he is on the watch, Or pierce through his nose with a snare? ”
American Standard Version · Read this chapter in ASV
DRB
“Shalt thou play with him as with a bird, or tie him up for thy handmaids?”
Douay-Rheims Bible · Read this chapter in DRB
KJVA
“He taketh it with his eyes: his nose pierceth through snares. ”
King James Version with Apocrypha · Read this chapter in KJVA

Job 40 — Context

He takes his rest under the trees of the river, and in the pool, under the shade of the water-plants.

He is covered by the branches of the trees; the grasses of the stream are round him.

Truly, if the river is overflowing, it gives him no cause for fear; he has no sense of danger, even if Jordan is rushing against his mouth.

Will anyone take him when he is on the watch, or put metal teeth through his nose?

Job 40:24 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 40:24 say?

Job 40:24 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Will anyone take him when he is on the watch, or put metal teeth through his nose?”

Where is Job 40:24 in the Bible?

Job 40:24 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 40, verse 24.

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 40:24.

What translation should I read Job 40:24 in?

Job 40:24 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 40:24?

Job 40:24 reads (BBE): “Will anyone take him when he is on the watch, or put metal teeth through his nose?” 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.

Job 40:24 bbe — Will anyone take him when he is on the watch, or put metal teeth through his nose?

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Job 40:24 in Other Translations

Job 40 — Context

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