Job 40:16
See now, his strength is in his loins; 1 his power is in his belly's muscles. 1
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
Lo now, his strength is in his loins, and his force is in the navel of his belly.
In Context
15Look now at the behemoth, which I made when I made you; 1 he eats grass like an ox. 1
17He makes his tail like a cedar; 1 the sinews of his thighs are joined together. 1
Cross References
Job 41:22In his neck is strength, 1 and terror dances in front of him. 1
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 →