Job 39:21
He paws in might and rejoices in his strength; 1 he rushes out to meet the weapons. 1
Unlocked Literal Bible
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
20Have you ever made him jump like a locust? 1 The majesty of his snorting is fearsome. 1
22He mocks fear and is not dismayed; 1 he does not turn back from the sword. 1
Cross References
Judges 5:22Then came the sound of horses' hooves— 1 galloping, the galloping of his mighty ones. 1
1 Samuel 17:42When the Philistine looked around and saw David, he despised him, for he was only a boy, and ruddy, with a handsome appearance.
Proverbs 21:31The horse is prepared for the day of battle, 1 but the victory belongs to Yahweh.
Jeremiah 9:23Yahweh says this, “Do not let the wise man take pride in his wisdom, 1 or the warrior in his might. Do not let the wealthy man take pride in his riches. 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 →