Job 26:12 — Bible Verse (KJV)

“He divideth the sea with his power, and by his understanding he smiteth through the proud.”

Job 26:12 — King James Version (KJV), 1611

Job 26:12 in 6 Bible Translations

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Job 26:12 WEB — World English Bible (2000)

“He stirs up the sea with his power, and by his understanding he strikes through Rahab.”

Job 26:12 — World English Bible

Job 26:12 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)

“He stirreth up the sea with his power, And by his understanding he smiteth through Rahab. ”

Job 26:12 — American Standard Version

Job 26:12 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)

“By His power He hath quieted the sea, And by His understanding smitten the proud.”

Job 26:12 — Young's Literal Translation

Job 26:12 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)

“He stirreth up the sea by his power, and by his understanding he smiteth through Rahab. ”

Job 26:12 — Darby Translation

Job 26:12 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)

“The sea is calme by his power, and by his vnderstanding he smiteth the pride thereof.”

Job 26:12 — Geneva Bible

Job 26:12 in Context — Job 26

10 He hath compassed the waters with bounds, until the day and night come to an end.

11 The pillars of heaven tremble and are astonished at his reproof.

12 He divideth the sea with his power, and by his understanding he smiteth through the proud.

13 By his spirit he hath garnished the heavens; his hand hath formed the crooked serpent.

14 Lo, these are parts of his ways: but how little a portion is heard of him? but the thunder of his power who can understand?

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What Does Job 26:12 Mean?

Job 26:12 is a verse from the Book of Job, part of the Old Testament. It appears in Job chapter 26. Use The Living Sword's word-by-word study mode to explore every word in the original Hebrew and Aramaic.

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