Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
He lies under the lotus trees, hiding under reeds and marshes.
New American Standard Bible
In the covert of the reeds and the marsh.
King James Version
He lieth under the shady trees, in the covert of the reed, and fens.
Holman Bible
hiding in the protection
American Standard Version
He lieth under the lotus-trees, In the covert of the reed, and the fen.
Amplified
“He lies down under the lotus plants,
In the hidden shelter of the reeds in the marsh.
Bible in Basic English
He takes his rest under the trees of the river, and in the pool, under the shade of the water-plants.
Darby Translation
He lieth under lotus-bushes, in the covert of the reed and fen:
Julia Smith Translation
He will lie down under the shades, in the covering of the reed and marsh.
King James 2000
He lies under the shady trees, in the hiding of the reeds, and marsh.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Under [the] lotus tree it lies, in [the] hiding place of [the] reeds and [in the] marsh.
Modern King James verseion
He lies under the lotus, in the hiding place of the reed and the marsh.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
He lieth among the reeds in the mosses,
NET Bible
Under the lotus trees it lies, in the secrecy of the reeds and the marsh.
New Heart English Bible
He lies under the lotus trees, in the covert of the reed, and the marsh.
The Emphasized Bible
Under the lotus-trees, he lieth down, in a covert of reed and swamp;
Webster
He lieth under the shady trees, in the covert of the reed, and fens.
World English Bible
He lies under the lotus trees, in the covert of the reed, and the marsh.
Youngs Literal Translation
Under shades he lieth down, In a secret place of reed and mire.
Themes
Herbs » Mentioned in scripture » Reeds
Trees » Afford an agreeable shade in eastern countries during the heat of the day
Interlinear
Cether
References
Word Count of 19 Translations in Job 40:21
Verse Info
Context Readings
Can You Conquer Behemoth, Job?
20 Mountains produce food for him, where all the wild animals frolic. 21 He lies under the lotus trees, hiding under reeds and marshes. 22 The lotus trees cover him with their shade, and willows that line the wadis surround him.
Names
Cross References
Isaiah 19:6-7
The canals will stink, and the tributaries of Egypt will dwindle and dry up. Reeds and rushes will wither away.
Isaiah 35:7
the burning sands will become a pool, and the thirsty ground fountains of water. In the haunts of jackals there will be a verdant resting place with reeds and rushes."