Job 40:15
15 "Look at Behemoth, which I made along with you and which feeds on grass like an ox.
Other Translations of Job 40:15
King James Version
15 Behold now behemoth,
English Standard Version
15 "Behold, Behemoth,
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.
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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.