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A Frame of Metal
Commentators explain that the description of bones like 'tubes of brass' and limbs like 'bars of iron' is meant to convey the immense, almost metallic, strength of Behemoth. Scholars note the Hebrew can be translated as 'tubes of brass,' but the main point is the creature's unparalleled durability and power, which is derived from God.
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Albert Barnes
On Job 40:18
18th Century
Theologian
His bones are as strong pieces of brass - The circumstance referred to here was remarkable, because the common dwelling place of th…
Charles Ellicott
On Job 40:18
19th Century
Bishop
(18) Strong pieces. —Or, perhaps, tubes. His limbs are like bars of iron.
John Gill
On Job 40:18
17th Century
Pastor
His bones [are as] strong pieces of brass: his bones [are] as
bars of iron .
Than w…
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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…