Behold, he drinketh up a river, and hasteth not: he trusteth that he can draw up Jordan into his mouth.

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Behold, he drinks up a river—The margin says, “oppresses.” The margin expresses the proper meaning of the Hebrew word, עשׁק (‛â…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Behold, he drinks up a river. —This verse is better rendered, Behold, if a river overflow (or, is violent), he trembles not (o…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Behold, he drinketh up a river, [and] hastens not
The elephant is indeed a very thirsty animal, and drinks largely; …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

God, to further prove His own power, describes two vast animals, far exceeding humans in bulk and strength. Behemoth signifies beasts. Most underst…

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