Job 39:22

22 It laughs at fear, afraid of nothing; it does not shy away from the sword.

Job 39:22 in Other Translations

22 He mocketh at fear, and is not affrighted; neither turneth he back from the sword.

22 He laughs at fear and is not dismayed; he does not turn back from the sword.

22 It laughs at fear and is unafraid. It does not run from the sword.

22 He laughs at danger, fearless, doesn't shy away from the sword.

22 He mocketh at fear, and is not dismayed; Neither turneth he back from the sword.

22 It laughs at fear, is afraid of nothing, and doesn't back away from swords.

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

22 They laugh at fear. They are not afraid of anything. They do not run away from swords.

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 it leap like a locust, striking terror with its proud snorting?

21 It paws fiercely, rejoicing in its strength, and charges into the fray.

22 It laughs at fear, afraid of nothing; it does not shy away from the sword.

23 The quiver rattles against its side, along with the flashing spear and lance.

24 In frenzied excitement it eats up the ground; it cannot stand still when the trumpet sounds.

Cross References

• 1. S Job 5:22