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Identifying the 'Behemoth'
While the term 'behemoth' has been interpreted as the elephant or even a mythical beast, commentators explain that most scholars identify it as the hippopotamus. This powerful, amphibious creature from the Nile region serves as a perfect, real-world example of God's magnificent creative power, likely known in Job's part of the world.
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Albert Barnes
On Job 40:15
18th Century
Theologian
Behold now behemoth — Margin, “or, the elephant, as some think.” At the close of the argument, God appeals to two animals as among …
Charles Ellicott
On Job 40:15
19th Century
Bishop
Behemoth. —The identification of behemoth has always been a great difficulty for commentators. The word in Hebrew is actually the …
John Gill
On Job 40:15
17th Century
Pastor
Behold, now behemoth
The word is plural, and signifies beasts, and may be used to denote the chiefest and largest of …
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Matthew Henry
On Job 40:15–24
17th Century
Minister
God, to further prove His own power, describes two vast animals, far exceeding humans in bulk and strength. Behemoth signifies beasts. Most underst…