Job 39:20
Will you alarm him as the locusts do? His panic is revealed by the display of his nostrils.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
Canst thou make him afraid as a grasshopper? the glory of his nostrils is terrible.
In Context
19Will you supply strength to the horse, or envelope his throat with neighing?
21He digs at the earth with his hoof; he jumps around boldly; he advances to meet armed men.
Cross References
Jeremiah 8:16“From Dan, the snorting of his horses was heard; the entire land was shaken by the voice of the neighing of his fighters. And they arrived and devoured the land and its plenitude, the city and its inhabitants.
Matthew Henry on Job 39:20-26
Description of the War-Horse. ( b. c. 1520.) 19 Hast thou given the horse strength? hast thou clothed his neck with thunder? 20 Canst thou make him afraid as a grasshopper? the glory of his nostrils is terrible. 21 He paweth in the valley, and rejoiceth in his strength: he goeth on to meet the armed men. 22 He mocketh at fear, and is not affrighted; neither turneth he back from the sword. 23 The quiver rattleth against him, the glittering spear and the shield. 24 He swalloweth the ground with fierceness and rage:… Read the whole commentary →