King James Version
Job 40:19 in the King James Version says “He is the chief of the ways of God: he that made him can make his sword to approach unto him.” — study this verse from Job chapter 40 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“He is the chief of the ways of God: he that made him can make his sword to approach unto him.”
Job 40:19 · KJV
He moveth his tail like a cedar: the sinews of his stones are wrapped together. He: or, He setteth up
His bones are as strong pieces of brass; his bones are like bars of iron.
He is the chief of the ways of God: he that made him can make his sword to approach unto him.
Surely the mountains bring him forth food, where all the beasts of the field play.
He lieth under the shady trees, in the covert of the reed, and fens.
KJV Study — Public Domain
he (she or it); only expressed when emphatic or without a verb; also (intensively) self, or (especially with the article) the same; sometimes (as demo
“He is the chief”
H7225the first, in place, time, order or rank (specifically, a firstfruit)
“of the ways”
H1870a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
“of God”
H410strength; as adjective, mighty; especially the almighty (but used also of any deity)
“him can make”
H5066to be or come (causatively, bring) near (for any purpose); euphemistically, to lie with a woman; as an enemy, to attack; religious to worship; causati
“his sword”
H2719drought; also a cutting instrument (from its destructive effect), as a knife, sword, or other sharp implement
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