Key Verse Spotlight

Job 41:27 β€” Meaning and Application

King James Version

β€œHe esteemeth iron as straw, {and} brass as rotten wood.”

Job 41:27

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25

When he raiseth up himself, the mighty are afraid: by reason of breakings they purify themselves.

26

The sword of him that layeth at him cannot hold: the spear, the dart, nor the habergeon. {habergeon: or, breastplate}

27

He esteemeth iron as straw, {and} brass as rotten wood.

28

The arrow cannot make him flee: slingstones are turned with him into stubble.

29

Darts are counted as stubble: he laugheth at the shaking of a spear.

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