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The greyhound, the male goat also; And the king against whom there is no rising up.
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Majesty in Motion
Scholars are uncertain about the exact animal translated as "greyhound," with suggestions ranging from a war horse to a zebra. The key idea, shared by the he-goat and the king, is the theme of stately, impressive, and confident movement. The verse highlights the comeliness of creatures that move with dignity and purpose.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
A greyhound - The Hebrew word occurs nowhere else in the Old Testament. The literal meaning is: “one with loins girded;” and some have refer…
19th Century
Anglican
A greyhound.— It is very doubtful what animal is meant here as being “ girt [i.e., slender] in the loins.” Several have b…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
A greyhound So Gersom interprets the word; but Jarchi owns he does not know what is meant; and Aben Ezra only says, …
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