KJV ORIGINAL
Darts are counted as stubble: he laugheth at the shaking of a spear.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Arrows bounce off him like pieces of straw: he laughs when someone waves a spear at him.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes how completely invulnerable and fearless this mighty creature is - even the most dangerous weapons are like harmless straw to him.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of God's lengthy description of Leviathan, a massive sea creature that represents untamed divine power. God is using this creature to show Job how small human strength is compared to His creation. In ancient times, darts and spears were the most powerful weapons available, making this description of invulnerability particularly striking.
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