Job 26:14

14 And these are but the outer fringe of his works; how faint the whisper we hear of him! Who then can understand the thunder of his power?”

Job 26:14 in Other Translations

KJV
14 Lo, these are parts of his ways: but how little a portion is heard of him? but the thunder of his power who can understand?
ESV
14 Behold, these are but the outskirts of his ways, and how small a whisper do we hear of him! But the thunder of his power who can understand?"
NLT
14 These are just the beginning of all that he does, merely a whisper of his power. Who, then, can comprehend the thunder of his power?”
MSG
14 And this is only the beginning, a mere whisper of his rule. Whatever would we do if he really raised his voice!"
CSB
14 These are but the fringes of His ways; how faint is the word we hear of Him! Who can understand His mighty thunder?

Job 26:14 In-Context

12 By his power he churned up the sea; by his wisdom he cut Rahab to pieces.
13 By his breath the skies became fair; his hand pierced the gliding serpent.
14 And these are but the outer fringe of his works; how faint the whisper we hear of him! Who then can understand the thunder of his power?”

Cross References 3

  • 1. Job 4:12
  • 2. Job 42:5; Habakkuk 3:2; 1 Corinthians 13:12
  • 3. S Job 9:6; Job 36:29
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