Job 40:21
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New International Version (©1984)
Under the lotus plants he lies, hidden among the reeds in the marsh.

New Living Translation (©2007)
It lies under the lotus plants, hidden by the reeds in the marsh.

English Standard Version (©2001)
Under the lotus plants he lies, in the shelter of the reeds and in the marsh.

New American Standard Bible (©1995)
"Under the lotus plants he lies down, In the covert of the reeds and the marsh.

GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995)
It lies down under the lotus plants in a hiding place among reeds and swamps.

King James Bible
He lieth under the shady trees, in the covert of the reed, and fens.

American King James Version
He lies under the shady trees, in the covert of the reed, and fens.

American Standard Version
He lieth under the lotus-trees, In the covert of the reed, and the fen.

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.

Douay-Rheims Bible
He sleepeth under the shadow, in the covert of the reed, and in moist places.

Darby Bible Translation
He lieth under lotus-bushes, in the covert of the reed and fen:

English Revised Version
He lieth under the lotus trees, in the covert of the reed, and the fen.

Webster's Bible Translation
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.

Young's Literal Translation
Under shades he lieth down, In a secret place of reed and mire.

Geneva Study Bible

He lieth under the shady trees, in the covert of the reed, and fens.

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

21. lieth-He leads an inactive life.

shady trees-rather, "lotus bushes"; as Job 40:22 requires.

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary

40:15-24 God, for the further proving of his own power, describes two vast animals, far exceeding man in bulk and strength. Behemoth signifies beasts. Most understand it of an animal well known in Egypt, called the river-horse, or hippopotamus. This vast animal is noticed as an argument to humble ourselves before the great God; for he created this vast animal, which is so fearfully and wonderfully made. Whatever strength this or any other creature has, it is derived from God. He that made the soul of man, knows all the ways to it, and can make the sword of justice, his wrath, to approach and touch it. Every godly man has spiritual weapons, the whole armour of God, to resist, yea, to overcome the tempter, that his never-dying soul may be safe, whatever becomes of his frail flesh and mortal body.


Job 40:20 "Surely the mountains bring him food, And all the beasts of the field play there.
Job 40:22 "The lotus plants cover him with shade; The willows of the brook surround him. (NASB ©1995)

Covert Hidden Lies Marsh Mire Plants Pool Reed Reeds Rest River Secret Shade Shades Shady Trees Water-Plants


He lieth under the shady trees, in the covert of the reed, and fens.

the reed Isa 19:6,7 35:7

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