Job 41:21 cpdv — The beams of the sun will be under him, and he will dispense gold to them as if it were clay.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"The beams of the sun will be under him, and he will dispense gold to them as if it were clay. "

— Job 41:21, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Job 41 — Context

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For he will consider iron as if it were chaff, and brass as if it were rotten wood.

19

The archer will not cause him to flee; the stones of the sling have been turned into stubble for him.

20

He will treat the hammer as if it were stubble, and he will ridicule those who brandish the spear.

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The beams of the sun will be under him, and he will dispense gold to them as if it were clay.

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He will make the depths of the sea boil like a pot, and he will set it to bubble just as ointments do.

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A path will shine after him; he will esteem the abyss as if it were weakening with age.

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There is no power on the earth that is being compared to him, who has been made so that he fears no one.

Job 41:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 41:21 say?
Job 41:21 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “The beams of the sun will be under him, and he will dispense gold to them as if it were clay. ”
Where is Job 41:21 in the Bible?
Job 41:21 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 41, verse 21.
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 41:21.
What translation should I read Job 41:21 in?
Job 41:21 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 41:21?
Job 41:21 reads (CPDV): “The beams of the sun will be under him, and he will dispense gold to them as if it were clay. ” 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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