Job 39:23

The quiver rattles against his flank, 1 along with the flashing spear and the javelin. 1

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The quiver rattleth against him, the glittering spear and the shield.

In Context

22He mocks fear and is not dismayed; 1 he does not turn back from the sword. 1

24He swallows up ground with fierceness and rage; 1 at the trumpet's sound, he cannot stand in one place. 1

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Cross References

Job 41:26If a sword strikes him, it does nothing— 1 and neither does a spear, an arrow, or any other pointed weapon. 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 →

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