19. The allusion to "the horse" ( Job 39:18 ), suggests the description of him. Arab poets delight in praising the horse; yet it is not mentioned in the possessions of Job ( Job 1:3 ; Job 42:12 ). It seems to have been at the time chiefly used for war, rather than "domestic purposes." thunder —poetically for, "he with arched neck inspires fear as thunder does." Translate, "majesty" [UMBREIT]. Rather "the trembling, quivering mane," answering to the "vibrating wing" of the ostrich (see on Job 42:12- : ) [MAURER]. "Mane" in Greek also is from a root meaning "fear." English Version is more sublime. return to ' Top of Page ' <a name="verse-20" class="com-number"
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