Job 39:22

The LORD Speaks of His Creation · Job 39:1–30
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Translations

Modern
He laughs at fear, frightened of nothing; he does not turn back from the sword.
Traditional
He mocketh at fear, and is not affrighted; neither turneth he back from the sword.
Literal
He laughs at dread and is not dismayed; he does not turn back from the face of the sword.
Latin
Contemnit pavorem, nec cedit gladio.

Original

Hebrew
English
He laughs at fear, frightened of nothing; he does not turn back from the sword.

Notes

God challenges Job. Job admits he cannot judge the moral world. God shows Job's ignorance of the natural world's elements related to the realm of heaven, weather, animals, and birds (38:4–21; 22–38; 39–39:30).

Theme notes and profiles

Complaints God’s Uniqueness

Events

Glossary

Book of Job Proverbs, Book of Wisdom Literature

Topics

Beasts: Unclean: Horse God: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Horse: Description of Great Strength The Horse: Fearless