Job 41:31 nasb — "He makes the depths boil like a pot; He makes the sea like a jar of ointment.

NASB

""He makes the depths boil like a pot; He makes the sea like a jar of ointment."

— Job 41:31, NASB

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Job 41 — Context

28

"The arrow cannot make him flee; Slingstones are turned into stubble for him.

29

"Clubs are regarded as stubble; He laughs at the rattling of the javelin.

30

"His underparts are like sharp potsherds; He spreads out like a threshing sledge on the mire.

31

"He makes the depths boil like a pot; He makes the sea like a jar of ointment.

32

"Behind him he makes a wake to shine; One would think the deep to be gray-haired.

33

"Nothing on earth is like him, One made without fear.

34

"He looks on everything that is high; He is king over all the sons of pride."

Job 41:31 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 41:31 say?
Job 41:31 in the NASB reads: “"He makes the depths boil like a pot; He makes the sea like a jar of ointment.”
Where is Job 41:31 in the Bible?
Job 41:31 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 41, verse 31.
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 41:31.
What translation should I read Job 41:31 in?
Job 41:31 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 41:31?
Job 41:31 reads (NASB): “"He makes the depths boil like a pot; He makes the sea like a jar of ointment.” 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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