Job 40:20
For mountains bear food for him, || And all the beasts of the field play there.
Literal Standard Version
In The King James Version
Surely the mountains bring him forth food, where all the beasts of the field play.
In Context
19He [is] a beginning of the ways of God, || His Maker [alone] brings His sword near;
21He lies down under shades, || In a secret place of reed and marsh.
Cross References
Genesis 6:21And you, take for yourself from all food that is eaten; and you have gathered [it] to yourself, and it has been for you and for them for food.”
Psalms 104:14Causing grass to spring up for livestock, || And herb for the service of man, || To bring forth bread from the earth,
Psalms 147:8Who is covering the heavens with clouds, || Who is preparing rain for the earth, || Who is causing grass to spring up [on] mountains,
Matthew Henry on Job 40:16-24
Description of Behemoth. ( b. c. 1520.) 15 Behold now behemoth, which I made with thee; he eateth grass as an ox. 16 Lo now, his strength is in his loins, and his force is in the navel of his belly. 17 He moveth his tail like a cedar: the sinews of his stones are wrapped together. 18 His bones are as strong pieces of brass; his bones are like bars of iron. 19 He is the chief of the ways of God: he that made him can make his sword to approach unto him. 20 Surely the mountains bring him forth food, where all the… Read the whole commentary →