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The quiver rattles against him, The flashing spear and the javelin.
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The Imagery of Warfare
Commentators explain this verse paints a vivid picture of the war-horse in battle. The "rattling quiver" refers to the sound of arrows in their case, shaken by the horse's powerful movement. Paired with the "flashing spear and javelin," the imagery emphasizes that the horse is fully equipped for, and surrounded by, the chaos of warfare.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The quiver rattles against him - The quiver was a case made for containing arrows. It was usually slung over the shoulder so that it could bâŚ
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
The quiver rattleth against him The quiver is what arrows are put into and carried in, and seems here to be put for âŚ
In these questions, the Lord continued to humble Job. In this chapter, several animals are spoken of whose nature or situation particularly shows tâŚ
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13th Century
Catholic
In the preceding section, the Lord brought to mind what relates to the cognitive power, speaking of the wisdom of humans and the intelligence of thâŚ
