Job 41:27 net — It regards iron as straw and bronze as rotten wood.

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"It regards iron as straw and bronze as rotten wood."

— Job 41:27, NET Bible

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KJV
“He esteemeth iron as straw, and brass as rotten wood.”
King James Version · Read this chapter in KJV
ASV
“He counteth iron as straw, And brass as rotten wood. ”
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WEB
“He counts iron as straw; and brass as rotten wood.”
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BBE
“Iron is to him as dry grass, and brass as soft wood.”
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KJVA
“He esteemeth iron as straw, and brass as rotten wood.”
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Job 41 — Context

Its heart is hard as rock, hard as a lower millstone.

When it rises up, the mighty are terrified, at its thrashing about they withdraw.

Whoever strikes it with a sword will have no effect, nor with the spear, arrow, or dart.

It regards iron as straw and bronze as rotten wood.

Arrows do not make it flee; slingstones become like chaff to it.

A club is counted as a piece of straw; it laughs at the rattling of the lance.

Its underparts are the sharp points of potsherds, it leaves its mark in the mud like a threshing sledge.

Job 41:27 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 41:27 say?

Job 41:27 in the NET Bible reads: “It regards iron as straw and bronze as rotten wood.”

Where is Job 41:27 in the Bible?

Job 41:27 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 41, verse 27.

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 41:27.

What translation should I read Job 41:27 in?

Job 41:27 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 41:27?

Job 41:27 reads (NET): “It regards iron as straw and bronze as rotten wood.” 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 41:27 net — It regards iron as straw and bronze as rotten wood.

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Job 41 — Context

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