KJV ORIGINAL
He moveth his tail like a cedar: the sinews of his stones are wrapped together.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
It moves its tail like a cedar tree: the muscles of its thighs are tightly woven together.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is describing a massive, powerful creature with incredible strength in its tail and legs.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of God's response to Job, where He describes a mysterious creature called 'Behemoth' to demonstrate His creative power. Ancient Hebrew poetry often used vivid imagery from nature to describe strength and majesty. The comparison to a cedar tree emphasizes the creature's impressive size and power.
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