Job 39:21
He paws exulting in the plain, and goes forth in strength into the plain.
LXX2012 (British)
In The King James Version
He paweth in the valley, and rejoiceth in his strength: he goeth on to meet the armed men.
In Context
20And have you clad him in perfect armour, and made his breast glorious with courage?
22He laughs to scorn a king as he meets him, and will by no means turn back from the sword.
Cross References
Judges 5:22When the hoofs of the horse were entangled, his mighty ones earnestly hasted
1 Samuel 17:42And Goliath saw David, and despised him; for he was a lad, and ruddy, + 17:42 Gr. with beauty of eyes. with a fair countenance.
Proverbs 21:31A horse is prepared for the day of battle; but help is of the Lord.
Jeremiah 9:23Thus says the Lord, Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, and let not the strong man boast in his strength, and let not the rich man boast in his wealth;
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 →