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Job 40:19

King James Version (KJV)

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Job 40:19

Verse 19 of 24

Scripture focus

He [is] the chief of the ways of God: he that made him can make his sword to approach [unto him].

Job 40:19 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Job 40:19

Theological / Devotional

Chief. Hebrew re’shith. The word may mean first in time or first in rank. The latter presumably applies here.

His sword to approach. This clause may be translated: “He that made him hath furnished him with his sword.” Thus “sword” may be taken to refer to the sharp teeth of the hippopotamus, which are said to be very efficient both for eating and for defense. The King James Version translation conveys the idea that only the one who made behemoth can slay him.

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