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Job 40:15

Job 40:15
Behold now behemoth, which I made with thee; he eateth grass as an ox.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

Lo now, his strength is in his loins,.... The strength of the elephant is well known, being able to carry a castle on…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Behold now behemoth - Margin, “or, the elephant, as some think.” In the close of the argument, God appeals to two…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

Behold now behemoth - The word בהמות behemoth is the plural of בהמה behemah, which signifies cattle in general, or…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Job 40:15-24

God, for the further proving of his own power and disproving of Job's pretensions, concludes his discourse with the…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

Behold now behemoth The word, behemoth, may be a Heb. plur. of intensity, signifying the beastor ox, par excellence; but…

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