Job 39:22

22 It laughs at fear and is afraid of nothing; it does not run away 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 the horse jump like a locust? It scares people with its proud snorting.

21 It paws wildly, enjoying its strength, and charges into battle.

22 It laughs at fear and is afraid of nothing; it does not run away from the sword.

23 The bag of arrows rattles against the horse's side, along with the flashing spears and swords.

24 With great excitement, the horse races over the ground; and it cannot stand still when it hears the trumpet.