Job 41:25

“When he raiseth up himself, the mighty are afraid: by reason of breakings they purify themselves.”

"When he raiseth up himself, the mighty are afraid: by reason of breakings they purify themselves." - Job 41:25
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What does Job 41:25 mean?

Job 41:25 in the King James Version of the Bible reads, "When he raiseth up himself, the mighty are afraid: by reason of breakings they purify themselves." This verse is found in the book of Job, which tells the story of a man named Job who experiences extreme suffering and…

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The Majesty of the Leviathan: A Call to Reverence and Purity

In the book of Job, we encounter the grandeur of creation and the majesty of God displayed through the intricate details of the world around us. Specifically, Job 41:25 states, "When he raiseth up himself, the mighty are afraid: by reason of breakings they purify themselves."…

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A Prayer for Awe and Reverence in the Presence of the Almighty

O Sovereign Lord, Creator of heaven and earth, we come before You with reverence and humility as we meditate upon Your Word from Job 41:25: "When he raiseth up himself, the mighty are afraid: by reason of breakings they purify themselves." Lord, we acknowledge that You are the…

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Job 41:25 - "When he raiseth up himself, the mighty are afraid: by reason of breakings they purify themselves."
Job 41:22 - "In his neck remaineth strength, and sorrow is turned into joy before him."
Job 41:17 - "They are joined one to another, they stick together, that they cannot be sundered."
Job 41:29 - "Darts are counted as stubble: he laugheth at the shaking of a spear."
Job 41:27 - "He esteemeth iron as straw, and brass as rotten wood."
Job 41:33 - "Upon earth there is not his like, who is made without fear."
Job 41:8 - "Lay thine hand upon him, remember the battle, do no more."
Job 41:23 - "The flakes of his flesh are joined together: they are firm in themselves; they cannot be moved."
Job 41:16 - "One is so near to another, that no air can come between them."
Job 41:24 - "His heart is as firm as a stone; yea, as hard as a piece of the nether millstone."
Job 41:15 - "His scales are his pride, shut up together as with a close seal."
Job 41:28 - "The arrow cannot make him flee: slingstones are turned with him into stubble."
Job 41:21 - "His breath kindleth coals, and a flame goeth out of his mouth."
Job 41:26 - "The sword of him that layeth at him cannot hold: the spear, the dart, nor the habergeon."
Job 41:4 - "Will he make a covenant with thee? wilt thou take him for a servant for ever?"
Job 41:18 - "By his neesings a light doth shine, and his eyes are like the eyelids of the morning."
Job 41:19 - "Out of his mouth go burning lamps, and sparks of fire leap out."
Job 41:6 - "Shall the companions make a banquet of him? shall they part him among the merchants?"
Job 41:9 - "Behold, the hope of him is in vain: shall not one be cast down even at the sight of him?"
Job 41:5 - "Wilt thou play with him as with a bird? or wilt thou bind him for thy maidens?"
Job 41:32 - "He maketh a path to shine after him; one would think the deep to be hoary."
Job 41:12 - "I will not conceal his parts, nor his power, nor his comely proportion."
Job 41:14 - "Who can open the doors of his face? his teeth are terrible round about."
Job 41:34 - "He beholdeth all high things: he is a king over all the children of pride."
Job 41:2 - "Canst thou put an hook into his nose? or bore his jaw through with a thorn?"
Job 41:7 - "Canst thou fill his skin with barbed irons? or his head with fish spears?"
Job 41:30 - "Sharp stones are under him: he spreadeth sharp pointed things upon the mire."
Job 41:31 - "He maketh the deep to boil like a pot: he maketh the sea like a pot of ointment."
Job 41:3 - "Will he make many supplications unto thee? will he speak soft words unto thee?"