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A Portrait of Peaceful Power
Commentators note a remarkable detail about Behemoth: despite its immense size and strength, it is a herbivore. Other animals can "play" near it without fear. This highlights a facet of God's creative power, showing that might and gentleness can coexist in the same creature, challenging the idea that all great power must be destructive.
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Albert Barnes
On Job 40:20
18th Century
Theologian
Surely the mountains bring him forth food - That is, though he commonly lies among the reeds and marshes, and is in the water a con…
John Gill
On Job 40:20
17th Century
Pastor
Surely the mountains bring him forth food
Grass, which grows on mountains, and is the food of the river horse as wel…
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…