23 Behold, he drinketh up a river, and hasteth not: he trusteth that he can draw up Jordan into his mouth.

Other Translations of Job 40:23

New International Version

23 A raging river does not alarm it; it is secure, though the Jordan should surge against its mouth.

English Standard Version

23 Behold, if the river is turbulent he is not frightened; he is confident though Jordan rushes against his mouth.

The Message

23 And when the river rages he doesn't budge, stolid and unperturbed even when the Jordan goes wild.

New King James Version

23 Indeed the river may rage, Yet he is not disturbed; He is confident, though the Jordan gushes into his mouth,

New Living Translation

23 It is not disturbed by the raging river, not concerned when the swelling Jordan rushes around it.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Job 40:23

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.