Job 40:21

He lieth under the shady trees, in the covert of the reed, and fens.

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Other Translations for Job 40:21

BSB
He lies under the lotus plants, hidden among the reeds of the marsh.
AKJV
He lies under the shady trees, in the covert of the reed, and fens.
CPDV
He sleeps in the shadows, under the cover of branches, and in moist places.
ERV
He lieth under the lotus trees, in the covert of the reed, and the fen.
NHEB
He lies under the lotus trees, in the covert of the reed, and the marsh.
SMT
He will lie down under the shades, in the covering of the reed and marsh.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Job 40:21

HeliethH7901VerbundertheshadytreesH6628Noun MasculineinthecovertH5643ofthereedH7070Noun MasculineandfensH1207Noun Feminine

Commentary for Job 40:21

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Job 40:21
Summary
Creature rests in hidden water vegetation
Place
Marshland
Event
Behemoth rests hidden
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Description