Job 40:23 · KJV
"Behold, he drinketh up a river, and hasteth not: he trusteth that he can draw up Jordan into his mouth."
King James Version
What does Job 40:23 mean? →Passage Context
21He lieth under the shady trees, in the covert of the reed, and fens.
22The shady trees cover him with their shadow; the willows of the brook compass him about.
23Behold, he drinketh up a river, and hasteth not: he trusteth that he can draw up Jordan into his mouth.
24He taketh it with his eyes: his nose pierceth through snares.
Reflection Questions
1
How does it feel to trust in God during difficult times?
2
What does this verse teach you about God's power?
3
When have you felt overwhelmed like a river?
Life Application
faith
Trusting in God's strength can help us face overwhelming challenges.
patience
Like the river, we can learn to be patient and steadfast in our trials.
Places in This Verse
Land of Uz
A region mentioned in the Book of Job, believed to be located in the area of Edom or Arabia.
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