Job 39:20
Have you ever made him jump like a locust? 1 The majesty of his snorting is fearsome. 1
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
Canst thou make him afraid as a grasshopper? the glory of his nostrils is terrible.
In Context
19Have you given the horse his strength? 1 Did you clothe his neck with his flowing mane? 1
21He paws in might and rejoices in his strength; 1 he rushes out to meet the weapons. 1
Cross References
Jeremiah 8:16The snorting of his stallions is heard from Dan. The whole earth shakes at the sound of the neighing of his strong horses. 1 For they will come and consume the land and its wealth, the city and the ones living in it. 1
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 →