15 Behold now behemoth, [1] which I made with thee; he eateth grass as an ox.

Other Translations of Job 40:15

New International Version

15 "Look at Behemoth, which I made along with you and which feeds on grass like an ox.

English Standard Version

15 "Behold, Behemoth,A large animal, exact identity unknown which I made as I made you; he eats grass like an ox.

The Message

15 "Look at the land beast, Behemoth. I created him as well as you. Grazing on grass, docile as a cow -

New King James Version

15 "Look now at the behemoth, which I made along with you; He eats grass like an ox.

New Living Translation

15 "Take a look at Behemoth, which I made, just as I made you. It eats grass like an ox.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Job 40:15

Commentary on Job 40:15-24

(Read Job 40:15-24)

God, for the further proving of his own power, describes two vast animals, far exceeding man in bulk and strength. Behemoth signifies beasts. Most understand it of an animal well known in Egypt, called the river-horse, or hippopotamus. This vast animal is noticed as an argument to humble ourselves before the great God; for he created this vast animal, which is so fearfully and wonderfully made. Whatever strength this or any other creature has, it is derived from God. He that made the soul of man, knows all the ways to it, and can make the sword of justice, his wrath, to approach and touch it. Every godly man has spiritual weapons, the whole armour of God, to resist, yea, to overcome the tempter, that his never-dying soul may be safe, whatever becomes of his frail flesh and mortal body.

34 He beholdeth all high things: he is a king over all the children of pride.

Other Translations of Job 41:34

New International Version

34 It looks down on all that are haughty; it is king over all that are proud."

English Standard Version

34 He sees everything that is high; he is king over all the sons of pride."

The Message

34 He surveys all the high and mighty - king of the ocean, king of the deep!"

New King James Version

34 He beholds every high thing; He is king over all the children of pride."

New Living Translation

34 Of all the creatures, it is the proudest. It is the king of beasts."

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Job 41:34

Chapter Contents

Concerning Leviathan.

The description of the Leviathan, is yet further to convince Job of his own weakness, and of God's almighty power. Whether this Leviathan be a whale or a crocodile, is disputed. The Lord, having showed Job how unable he was to deal with the Leviathan, sets forth his own power in that mighty creature. If such language describes the terrible force of Leviathan, what words can express the power of God's wrath? Under a humbling sense of our own vileness, let us revere the Divine Majesty; take and fill our allotted place, cease from our own wisdom, and give all glory to our gracious God and Saviour. Remembering from whom every good gift cometh, and for what end it was given, let us walk humbly with the Lord.