Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version He takes off the shackles put on by kings and ties a loincloth around their waist. New Living Translation He removes the royal robe of kings. They are led away with ropes around their waist. English Standard Version He looses the bonds of kings and binds a waistcloth on their hips. Berean Standard Bible He loosens the bonds placed by kings and fastens a belt around their waists. King James Bible He looseth the bond of kings, and girdeth their loins with a girdle. New King James Version He loosens the bonds of kings, And binds their waist with a belt. New American Standard Bible “He undoes the binding of kings, And ties a loincloth around their waist. NASB 1995 “He loosens the bond of kings And binds their loins with a girdle. NASB 1977 “He loosens the bond of kings, And binds their loins with a girdle. Legacy Standard Bible He opens the bond of kings And binds their loins with a belt. Amplified Bible “He loosens the bond of kings And binds their loins with a loincloth. Christian Standard Bible He releases the bonds put on by kings and fastens a belt around their waists. Holman Christian Standard Bible He releases the bonds put on by kings and fastens a belt around their waists. American Standard Version He looseth the bond of kings, And he bindeth their loins with a girdle. Contemporary English Version and makes slaves of kings. English Revised Version He looseth the bond of kings, and bindeth their loins with a girdle. GOD'S WORD® Translation He loosens kings' belts and strips them of their pants. Good News Translation He dethrones kings and makes them prisoners; International Standard Version He strips away the authority of kings to punish and puts them in prison clothes instead. Majority Standard Bible He loosens the bonds placed by kings and fastens a belt around their waists. NET Bible He loosens the bonds of kings and binds a loincloth around their waist. New Heart English Bible He loosens the bond of kings. He binds their waist with a belt. Webster's Bible Translation He looseth the bond of kings, and girdeth their loins with a girdle. World English Bible He loosens the bond of kings. He binds their waist with a belt. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionHe has opened the bands of kings, "" And He binds a girdle on their loins. Young's Literal Translation The bands of kings He hath opened, And He bindeth a girdle on their loins. Smith's Literal Translation He loosed the bonds of kings, and he will gird upon their loins a girdle. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHe looseth the belt of kings, and girdeth their loins with a cord. Catholic Public Domain Version He removes the belt of kings and encircles their waist with a rope. New American Bible He loosens the belt of kings, ties a waistcloth on their loins. New Revised Standard Version He looses the sash of kings, and binds a waistcloth on their loins. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHe brings kings down to beg at the gates, and girds their loins with girdles of power. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated He brings down Kings to the gates and binds a belt on their waist OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917He looseth the bond of kings, And bindeth their loins with a girdle. Brenton Septuagint Translation He seats kings upon thrones, and girds their loins with a girdle. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Job Responds to Zophar…17He leads counselors away barefoot and makes fools of judges. 18He loosens the bonds placed by kings and fastens a belt around their waists. 19He leads priests away barefoot and overthrows the established.… Cross References Daniel 2:21 He changes the times and seasons; He removes kings and establishes them. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning. Psalm 107:40 He pours out contempt on the nobles and makes them wander in a trackless wasteland. Isaiah 22:21-22 I will clothe him with your robe and tie your sash around him. I will put your authority in his hand, and he will be a father to the dwellers of Jerusalem and to the house of Judah. / I will place on his shoulder the key to the house of David. What he opens no one can shut, and what he shuts no one can open. Isaiah 45:1 This is what the LORD says to Cyrus His anointed, whose right hand I have grasped to subdue nations before him, to disarm kings, to open the doors before him, so that the gates will not be shut: 1 Samuel 2:7-8 The LORD sends poverty and wealth; He humbles and He exalts. / He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the ash heap. He seats them among princes and bestows on them a throne of honor. For the foundations of the earth are the LORD’s, and upon them He has set the world. Proverbs 8:15-16 By me kings reign, and rulers enact just laws; / By me princes rule, and all nobles who govern justly. Daniel 4:17 This decision is the decree of the watchers, the verdict declared by the holy ones, so that the living will know that the Most High rules over the kingdom of mankind and gives it to whom He wishes, setting over it the lowliest of men.’ Daniel 5:18-21 As for you, O king, the Most High God gave your father Nebuchadnezzar sovereignty and greatness, glory and honor. / Because of the greatness that He bestowed on him, the people of every nation and language trembled in fear before him. He killed whom he wished and kept alive whom he wished; he exalted whom he wished and humbled whom he wished. / But when his heart became arrogant and his spirit was hardened with pride, he was deposed from his royal throne, and his glory was taken from him. ... Isaiah 3:1-3 For behold, the Lord GOD of Hosts is about to remove from Jerusalem and Judah both supply and support: the whole supply of food and water, / the mighty man and the warrior, the judge and the prophet, the soothsayer and the elder, / the commander of fifty and the dignitary, the counselor, the cunning magician, and the clever enchanter. Ezekiel 21:26 This is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Remove the turban, and take off the crown. Things will not remain as they are: Exalt the lowly and bring low the exalted. Luke 1:52 He has brought down rulers from their thrones, but has exalted the humble. Romans 13:1-2 Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which is from God. The authorities that exist have been appointed by God. / Consequently, whoever resists authority is opposing what God has set in place, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves. 1 Corinthians 1:27-28 But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. / He chose the lowly and despised things of the world, and the things that are not, to nullify the things that are, James 4:10 Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will exalt you. 1 Peter 5:5-6 Young men, in the same way, submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” / Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, so that in due time He may exalt you. Treasury of Scripture He looses the bond of kings, and girds their loins with a girdle. 2 Chronicles 33:11-14 Jeremiah 52:31-34 Daniel 2:21 Jump to Previous Band Bands Belt Bindeth Binds Bond Bonds Chains Fetter Girdeth Girdle Government Kings Loosens Opened Puts Shackles Ties Undoes Waist Waistcloth WeakenethJump to Next Band Bands Belt Bindeth Binds Bond Bonds Chains Fetter Girdeth Girdle Government Kings Loosens Opened Puts Shackles Ties Undoes Waist Waistcloth WeakenethJob 12 1. Job maintains himself against his friends that reprove him7. He acknowledges the doctrine of God's omnipotence He loosens the bonds This phrase speaks to the sovereignty and power of God over human authority. The Hebrew word for "loosens" is "pātar," which implies a release or setting free. In the context of Job, this suggests that God has the ultimate authority to liberate individuals from the constraints imposed by earthly rulers. Historically, kings were seen as the ultimate authority, but this verse reminds us that God's power supersedes all human governance. It is a comforting reminder that no matter how oppressive or binding a situation may seem, God has the power to release and deliver. placed by kings and fastens a belt around their waists Persons / Places / Events 1. JobThe central figure in the Book of Job, a man of great faith and patience who undergoes severe trials and suffering. 2. Kings Represents earthly rulers and authorities who wield power and influence over nations and people. 3. God The ultimate sovereign who has control over all creation, including the rise and fall of earthly powers. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty Over Earthly PowersGod has the ultimate authority over all rulers and kingdoms. No matter how powerful a king or leader may seem, God can loosen their control or strengthen it according to His divine will. The Temporary Nature of Human Authority Earthly power is transient and subject to God's will. This should remind us not to place our ultimate trust in human leaders but in God, who is eternal and unchanging. Trust in God's Justice Even when it seems that unjust rulers prosper, we can trust that God is just and will ultimately bring about His righteous purposes. Our role is to remain faithful and patient, trusting in His timing. Humility in Leadership For those in positions of authority, this verse serves as a reminder to lead with humility, recognizing that their power is granted by God and can be taken away by Him. Encouragement in Times of Oppression For those under oppressive rule, this verse offers hope that God can change circumstances and bring liberation, as He is the one who loosens bonds and fastens belts.(18) He looseth the bond of kings.--He looseth the confederacy of kings, by which they bind themselves together, and girdeth them to fight against each other. Some understand it of the girdle of servitude in contrast to the girdle of state.Verse 18. - He looseth the bond of kings, and girdeth their loins with a girdle. This may either mean that God at his pleasure both looses kings from captivity, and also binds them with a cord and causes them to be carried away captive; or that he looses the authority which kings have over their subjects, and then lets them be carried away captive by their enemies. The latter is perhaps the more probable sense. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew He loosensפִּתֵּ֑חַ (pit·tê·aḥ) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6605: To open wide, to loosen, begin, plough, carve the bonds מוּסַ֣ר (mū·sar) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4148: Chastisement, reproof, warning, instruction, restraint placed by kings מְלָכִ֣ים (mə·lā·ḵîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 4428: A king and fastens וַיֶּאְסֹ֥ר (way·ye’·sōr) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 631: To yoke, hitch, to fasten, to join battle a belt אֵ֝ז֗וֹר (’ê·zō·wr) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 232: Something girt, a belt, a band around their waists. בְּמָתְנֵיהֶֽם׃ (bə·mā·ṯə·nê·hem) Preposition-b | Noun - mdc | third person masculine plural Strong's 4975: The waist, small of the back, the loins Links Job 12:18 NIVJob 12:18 NLT Job 12:18 ESV Job 12:18 NASB Job 12:18 KJV Job 12:18 BibleApps.com Job 12:18 Biblia Paralela Job 12:18 Chinese Bible Job 12:18 French Bible Job 12:18 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 12:18 He loosens the bond of kings (Jb) |