Job 39:20
Couldst thou cause him to leap like a locust? The majesty of his snort, is a terror!
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
Canst thou make him afraid as a grasshopper? the glory of his nostrils is terrible.
In Context
19Couldst thou give—to the Horse—strength? Couldst thou clothe his neck with the quivering mane?
21He diggeth into the plain, and rejoiceth in vigour, he goeth forth to meet armour;
Cross References
Jeremiah 8:16From Dan, was heard the snorting of his horses At the sound of the neighing of his chargers, the whole land trembled,—Yea they came in and did sat up The land and the fulness thereof, The city, and them who were dwelling therein.
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 →