Job 41:21
“His breath kindles coals. A flame goes forth from his mouth.”
— Job 41:21
About this verse
Job 41:21 comes from the book of Job, written during the Divided Kingdom (~930 BC) period. The setting is whirlwind. The dominant emotion in this verse is worship, with a comfort power of 30% and a tone that is reverent. It belongs to the poem genre of biblical literature. Key themes include God's power, divine breath. Notable phrases: breath kindles coals; flame goes forth.
Era
Divided Kingdom (~930 BC)
Emotion
worship
Type
poem
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