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His bones are like tubes of brass. His limbs are like bars of iron.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
His bones are as strong pieces of brass - The circumstance referred to here was remarkable, because the common dwelling place of th…
19th Century
Anglican
(18) Strong pieces. —Or, perhaps, tubes. His limbs are like bars of iron.
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
His bones [are as] strong pieces of brass: his bones [are] as bars of iron .
Than w…
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God, to further prove His own power, describes two vast animals, far exceeding humans in bulk and strength. Behemoth signifies beasts. Most underst…
13th Century
Catholic
In the preceding remarks, the Lord had spoken of the effects of His power, which He works in evil men. Here, He goes on to describe the evil of the…
