Job 39:22

22 He laughs at fear, and is not dismayed; he does not turn back 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.

---

FOOTNOTES:

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

Job 39:22 In-Context

20 Do you make him leap like the locust? His majestic snorting is terrible.

21 He paws in the valley, and exults in his strength; he goes out to meet the weapons.

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

23 Upon him rattle the quiver, the flashing spear and the javelin.

24 With fierceness and rage he swallows the ground; he cannot stand still at the sound of the trumpet.