Lexicon Behemoth: Behemoth Original Word: בְּהֵמוֹת Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Behemoth In form a plural or bhemah, but really a singular of Egyptian derivation; a water-ox, i.e. The hippopotamus or Nile- horse -- Behemoth. see HEBREW bhemah NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originprobably pl. of behemah Definition a kind of animal NASB Translation Behemoth (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs בְּהֵמוֺת noun masculine behemoth, i.e. hippopotamus (apparently plural intensive of foregoing; according to Di Job 40:15 compare De Isaiah 30:6 from an (assumed) Egyptain p-ehemau, ox of the water) Job 40:15 (on identity, compare further BoHieroz. iii. 705); probably also Psalm 73:22 בְּהֵמוֺת הָיִיתִי עִמָּ֑ךְ a behemoth was I with (toward) thee (so Hi De; Che beasts); according to De Or also in בַּהֲמוֺת Isaiah 30:6 the burden of the behemoth of the south (supposed to be a designation of Egypt; but this unlikely, compare Che Di, read therefore) rather beasts of the south, namely of Judah. בהן (compare Arabic Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the plural form of the Hebrew word בְּהֵמָה (behemah), meaning "beast" or "animal."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for בְּהֵמוֹת in the Strong's Greek lexicon, as the term is specific to the Hebrew text and its cultural context. However, the concept of large, powerful creatures is present in various forms throughout biblical literature, often symbolizing strength and divine creation. Usage: The word בְּהֵמוֹת appears in the Hebrew Bible in Job 40:15, where it is used to describe a mighty creature of God's creation, emphasizing its strength and grandeur. Context: Behemoth is a term used in the Hebrew Bible to describe a formidable creature, often interpreted as a symbol of God's creative power and the majesty of His works. In Job 40:15-24, Behemoth is depicted as a creature of immense strength, dwelling in the marshes and feeding on grass like an ox. The passage highlights its physical attributes, such as its powerful loins and the strength in its belly muscles, suggesting a creature of great size and power. The description of Behemoth's habitat and behavior aligns with characteristics of the hippopotamus, a large, semi-aquatic mammal native to the Nile region. The creature's depiction serves to illustrate the theme of God's sovereignty over all creation, as even the mightiest of beasts is under His control. The passage in Job uses Behemoth to remind humanity of its limitations and the vastness of divine wisdom and power. Forms and Transliterations בְ֭הֵמוֹת בהמות ḇə·hê·mō·wṯ ḇəhêmōwṯ VehemotLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Job 40:15 HEB: הִנֵּה־ נָ֣א בְ֭הֵמוֹת אֲשֶׁר־ עָשִׂ֣יתִי NAS: Behold now, Behemoth, which I made KJV: Behold now behemoth, which I made INT: Behold now Behemoth which made 1 Occurrence |
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IV. shut, cover (see foregoing) whence also 
= בֹּהֶן; as closing and covering the hand, compare Lane). 
