na.khon denotes a prepared blow in the image of a foot slipping.

The attested use presents a blow as prepared in connection with the slipping of a foot.

1. A prepared blow at a foot's slipping · dominant

   In Job 12:5, the masculine singular absolute noun occurs in the clause concerning preparation for “the slipping of the foot.” The APB renders the clause “a blow prepared for the slipping of the foot,” confirming the verse's image of harm set in readiness.

   Job 12:5

In the Anselm Project Bible: In Job 12:5, the APB presents the clause as “a blow prepared for the slipping of the foot.” Its wording cannot isolate the noun beyond the clause's overall image.