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He eats up the ground with fierceness and rage, Neither does he stand still at the sound of the trumpet.
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Commentators explain that the phrase "swalloweth the ground" is a powerful poetic image, likely common in ancient near-eastern languages. It vividly describes the war-horse's incredible speed and fierce impatience, pawing the earth so violently that it seems to devour the distance as it charges forward, showcasing the awesome power God instilled in His creation.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
He swallows the ground - He seems as if he would absorb the earth. That is, he strikes his feet into it with such fierceness, and raises the…
19th Century
Anglican
Neither believes he — that is, he disregards the summons of the trumpet, as though he did not believe that it gave the call to war…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
He swalloweth the ground with fierceness and rage
Being so eager for the battle, and so full of fierceness and rag…
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13th Century
Catholic
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