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Out of his nostrils a smoke goes, As of a boiling pot over a fire of reeds.
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The Creature's Fiery Breath
Commentators explain that this verse vividly describes a crocodile or similar creature. Scholars cite ancient and modern accounts of these animals expelling vapor from their large nostrils, which appears like smoke. The comparison to a pot boiling over a fire of burning rushes creates a powerful image of the creature's fierce energy and intimidating presence.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Out of his nostrils goeth smoke - See the quotations on Job 41:19. This appearance of the crocodile, or alligator, has been often n…
19th Century
Anglican
Out of his nostrils goeth smoke, as out of a seething pot or caldron. —The last word is uncertain: it is the same as was …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Out of his nostrils goes forth smoke, as [out] of a seething pot or caldron. In which flesh or anything else is boiling.<…
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13th Century
Catholic
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