Job 41:17 bbe — They take a grip of one another; they are joined together, so that they may not be parted.

Bible in Basic English

"They take a grip of one another; they are joined together, so that they may not be parted."

— Job 41:17, Bible in Basic English

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Job 41 — Context

14

Who has made open the doors of his face? Fear is round about his teeth.

15

His back is made of lines of plates, joined tight together, one against the other, like a stamp.

16

One is so near to the other that no air may come between them.

17

They take a grip of one another; they are joined together, so that they may not be parted.

18

His sneezings give out flames, and his eyes are like the eyes of the dawn.

19

Out of his mouth go burning lights, and flames of fire are jumping up.

20

Smoke comes out of his nose, like a pot boiling on the fire.

Job 41:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 41:17 say?
Job 41:17 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “They take a grip of one another; they are joined together, so that they may not be parted.”
Where is Job 41:17 in the Bible?
Job 41:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 41, verse 17.
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 41:17.
What translation should I read Job 41:17 in?
Job 41:17 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 41:17?
Job 41:17 reads (BBE): “They take a grip of one another; they are joined together, so that they may not be parted.” 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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