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Job 15:26

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

rushing headlong at Him with a thick, studded shield.

American Standard Version (1901)

He runneth upon him with a stiff neck, With the thick bosses of his bucklers;

Bible in Basic English

Running against him like a man of war, covered by his thick breastplate; even like a king ready for the fight,

Free Bible Version

insolently attacking him with their shields.

King James (Authorized) Version

He runneth upon him, even on his neck, upon the thick bosses of his bucklers:

Translation for Translators

They stubbornly [IDM] rush to attack God as though they were carrying a strong shield to protect themselves.

Unlocked Literal Bible

this wicked man runs at God with a stiff neck, with a thick shield.

Noah Webster Bible

He runneth upon him, even on his neck, upon the thick bosses of his bucklers:

World English Bible

he runs at him with a stiff neck, with the thick shields of his bucklers,

Young's Literal Translation

He runneth unto Him with a neck, With thick bosses of his shields.

Context

Eliphaz: Job Does Not Fear God

²⁵For he has stretched out his hand against God and has vaunted himself against the Almighty, ²⁶rushing headlong at Him with a thick, studded shield.

Summary

In this verse, Eliphaz, one of Job's friends, accuses Job of being defiant against God and having a hardened neck. Eliphaz suggests that Job's actions are a result of his arrogance and rebellion, leading to his own destruction. This verse reflects the misguided judgment and lack of understanding that Job's friends had regarding his suffering, as they wrongly assumed it was a punishment for his sins. It serves as a reminder of the importance of showing compassion and empathy towards those who are going through difficult times, rather than jumping to conclusions or passing judgment.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

He runneth upon him - Calmet has properly observed that this refers to God, who, like a mighty conquering hero, marches against the ungodly, rushes upon him, seizes him by the throat, which the mail by which it is encompassed cannot protect; neither his shield nor spear can save him when the Lord of hosts comes against him.

Job 15:26

Eliphaz: Job Does Not Fear God

²⁵For he has stretched out his hand against God and has vaunted himself against the Almighty, ²⁶rushing headlong at Him with a thick, studded shield.

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Berean Standard Bible

rushing headlong at Him with a thick, studded shield.

American Standard Version (1901)

He runneth upon him with a stiff neck, With the thick bosses of his bucklers;

Bible in Basic English

Running against him like a man of war, covered by his thick breastplate; even like a king ready for the fight,

Free Bible Version

insolently attacking him with their shields.

King James (Authorized) Version

He runneth upon him, even on his neck, upon the thick bosses of his bucklers:

Translation for Translators

They stubbornly [IDM] rush to attack God as though they were carrying a strong shield to protect themselves.

Unlocked Literal Bible

this wicked man runs at God with a stiff neck, with a thick shield.

Noah Webster Bible

He runneth upon him, even on his neck, upon the thick bosses of his bucklers:

World English Bible

he runs at him with a stiff neck, with the thick shields of his bucklers,

Young's Literal Translation

He runneth unto Him with a neck, With thick bosses of his shields.

Adam Clarke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

He runneth upon him - Calmet has properly observed that this refers to God, who, like a mighty conquering hero, marches against the ungodly, rushes upon him, seizes him by the throat, which the mail by which it is encompassed cannot protect; neither his shield nor spear can save him when the Lord of hosts comes against him.