Job 39:22

22 He laughs at fear, since he is afraid of nothing;^[a] he does not run 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 Do you make him leap like a locust? His proud snorting [fills one with] terror.

21 He paws in the valley and rejoices in his strength; He charges into battle.

22 He laughs at fear, since he is afraid of nothing; he does not run from the sword.

23 A quiver rattles at his side, along with a flashing spear and a lance.

24 He charges ahead with trembling rage; he cannot stand still at the trumpet's sound.

Footnotes

• [a] Dt 1:21; Jos 1:9