Job 39:20

Canst thou make him jump like a locust? his majestic snort is terrible.

Leeser Tanakh

In The King James Version

Canst thou make him afraid as a grasshopper? the glory of his nostrils is terrible.

In Context

19Dost thou give the horse strength? dost thou clothe his neck with the rolling mane?

21Men spy about in the valley, and he rejoiceth in his strength: he goeth forth to meet the armed array.

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Cross References

Jeremiah 8:16From Dan was heard the snorting of his horses; at the sound of the neighing of his war-steeds trembleth the whole land: and they are come, and devour the land, and all that filleth it; the city, and those that dwell therein.

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 →

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