Job 39:22

22 He mocks fear and is not afraid; neither does he turn his face from the sword.

Job 39:22 Meaning and Commentary

Job 39:22

He mocketh at fear, and is not affrighted
At those things which cause fear and fright to men; as arms, though ever so terrible, and armies, though never so numerous;

neither turneth he back from the sword;
the naked sword, when it is drawn against him, and ready to be thrust into him; the horse being so bold and courageous was with the Egyptians a symbol of courage and boldness ^F22.

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FOOTNOTES:

F22 Clement. Alex. Stromat. l. 5. p. 567.

Job 39:22 In-Context

20 Canst thou make him leap as a grasshopper? The glory of his nostrils is formidable.

21 He paws at the earth and rejoices in his strength; he goes forth to meet the armed men.

22 He mocks fear and is not afraid; neither does he turn his face from the sword.

23 The quiver rattles against him, the glittering spear and the shield.

24 He swallows the ground with fierceness and rage; the sound of the shofar does not trouble him;