Job - 39:22



22 He mocks at fear, and is not dismayed, neither does he turn back from the sword.

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Explanation and meaning of Job 39:22.

Differing Translations

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He mocketh at fear, and is not affrighted; neither turneth he back from the sword.
He mocketh at fear, and is not dismayed; Neither turneth he back from the sword.
He despiseth fear, he turneth not his back to the sword,
He laugheth at fear, and is not affrighted; neither turneth he back from before the sword.
He mocks at fear, and is not affrighted; neither turns he back from the sword.
In his strength he goes out against the arms of war, turning not away from the sword.
He despises fear; he does not turn away from the sword.

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Historical Commentaries

Scholarly Analysis and Interpretation.

He mocketh at fear - He laughs at that which is fitted to intimidate; that is, he is not afraid.
Neither turneth he back from the sword - He rushes on it without fear. Of the fact here stated, and the accuracy of the description, there can be no doubt.

He mocketh at fear, and is not affrighted,.... At those things which cause fear and fright to men; as arms, though ever so terrible, and armies, though never so numerous;
neither turneth he back from the sword; the naked sword, when it is drawn against him, and ready to be thrust into him; the horse being so bold and courageous was with the Egyptians a symbol of courage and boldness (v).
(v) Clement. Alex. Stromat. l. 5. p. 567.

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