Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Do you make it leap like a locust, striking terror with its proud snorting? New Living Translation Did you give it the ability to leap like a locust? Its majestic snorting is terrifying! English Standard Version Do you make him leap like the locust? His majestic snorting is terrifying. Berean Standard Bible Do you make him leap like a locust, striking terror with his proud snorting? King James Bible Canst thou make him afraid as a grasshopper? the glory of his nostrils is terrible. New King James Version Can you frighten him like a locust? His majestic snorting strikes terror. New American Standard Bible “Do you make him leap like locusts? His majestic snorting is frightening. NASB 1995 “Do you make him leap like the locust? His majestic snorting is terrible. NASB 1977 “Do you make him leap like the locust? His majestic snorting is terrible. Legacy Standard Bible Do you make him leap like the locust? His splendid snorting is terrible. Amplified Bible “Have you [Job] made him leap like a locust? The majesty of his snorting [nostrils] is terrible. Christian Standard Bible Do you make him leap like a locust? His proud snorting fills one with terror. Holman Christian Standard Bible Do you make him leap like a locust? His proud snorting fills one with terror. American Standard Version Hast thou made him to leap as a locust? The glory of his snorting is terrible. Contemporary English Version Did you make them able to jump like grasshoppers or to frighten people with their snorting? English Revised Version Hast thou made him to leap as a locust? the glory of his snorting is terrible. GOD'S WORD® Translation Can you make it leap like a locust, when its snorting causes terror? Good News Translation Did you make them leap like locusts and frighten people with their snorting? International Standard Version Can you make him leap like the locust, and make the splendor of his snorting terrifying? Majority Standard Bible Do you make him leap like a locust, striking terror with his proud snorting? NET Bible Do you make it leap like a locust? Its proud neighing is terrifying! New Heart English Bible Have you made him to leap as a locust? The glory of his snorting is awesome. Webster's Bible Translation Canst thou make him afraid as a grasshopper? the glory of his nostrils is terrible. World English Bible Have you made him to leap as a locust? The glory of his snorting is awesome. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionDo you cause him to rush as a locust? The splendor of his snorting [is] terrible. Young's Literal Translation Dost thou cause him to rush as a locust? The majesty of his snorting is terrible. Smith's Literal Translation Wilt thou cause him to tremble as the locust? the glory of his snorting is terror. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWilt thou lift him up like the locusts? the glory of his nostrils is terror. Catholic Public Domain Version Will you alarm him as the locusts do? His panic is revealed by the display of his nostrils. New American Bible Do you make him quiver like a locust, while his thunderous snorting spreads terror? New Revised Standard Version Do you make it leap like the locust? Its majestic snorting is terrible. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleCan you make him move like the locust? Or can you make him afraid? Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Do you shake him like a grasshopper, or do you terrify him with fear? OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Hast thou made him to leap as a locust? The glory of his snorting is terrible. Brenton Septuagint Translation And hast thou clad him in perfect armour, and made his breast glorious with courage? Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context God Speaks of His Creation…19Do you give strength to the horse or adorn his neck with a mane? 20Do you make him leap like a locust, striking terror with his proud snorting? 21He paws in the valley and rejoices in his strength; he charges into battle.… Cross References Psalm 147:10 He does not delight in the strength of the horse; He takes no pleasure in the legs of a man. Jeremiah 8:6 I have listened and heard; they do not speak what is right. No one repents of his wickedness, asking, ‘What have I done?’ Everyone has pursued his own course like a horse charging into battle. Isaiah 31:1 Woe to those who go down to Egypt for help, who rely on horses, who trust in their abundance of chariots and in their multitude of horsemen. They do not look to the Holy One of Israel; they do not seek the LORD. Proverbs 21:31 A horse is prepared for the day of battle, but victory is of the LORD. Habakkuk 1:8 Their horses are swifter than leopards, fiercer than wolves of the night. Their horsemen charge ahead, and their cavalry comes from afar. They fly like a vulture, swooping down to devour. Zechariah 10:3 “My anger burns against the shepherds, and I will punish the leaders. For the LORD of Hosts attends to His flock, the house of Judah; He will make them like His royal steed in battle. 2 Kings 9:20 Again the watchman reported, “He reached them, but he is not coming back. And the charioteer is driving like Jehu son of Nimshi—he is driving like a madman!” Psalm 33:17 A horse is a vain hope for salvation; even its great strength cannot save. Isaiah 30:16 “No,” you say, “we will flee on horses.” Therefore you will flee! “We will ride swift horses,” but your pursuers will be faster. Jeremiah 4:13 Behold, he advances like the clouds, his chariots like the whirlwind. His horses are swifter than eagles. Woe to us, for we are ruined! Nahum 3:2 The crack of the whip, the rumble of the wheel, galloping horse and bounding chariot! Revelation 19:11-14 Then I saw heaven standing open, and there before me was a white horse. And its rider is called Faithful and True. With righteousness He judges and wages war. / He has eyes like blazing fire, and many royal crowns on His head. He has a name written on Him that only He Himself knows. / He is dressed in a robe dipped in blood, and His name is The Word of God. ... James 3:3 When we put bits into the mouths of horses to make them obey us, we can guide the whole animal. Hebrews 12:1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off every encumbrance and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with endurance the race set out for us. 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way as to take the prize. / Everyone who competes in the games trains with strict discipline. They do it for a crown that is perishable, but we do it for a crown that is imperishable. / Therefore I do not run aimlessly; I do not fight like I am beating the air. ... Treasury of Scripture Can you make him afraid as a grasshopper? the glory of his nostrils is terrible. the glory Job 41:20,21 Out of his nostrils goeth smoke, as out of a seething pot or caldron… Jeremiah 8:16 The snorting of his horses was heard from Dan: the whole land trembled at the sound of the neighing of his strong ones; for they are come, and have devoured the land, and all that is in it; the city, and those that dwell therein. terrible. Jump to Previous Afraid Awesome Breath Cause Glory Grasshopper Leap Majestic Majesty Nostrils Pride Proud Rush Shaking Snorting Striking Terrible TerrorJump to Next Afraid Awesome Breath Cause Glory Grasshopper Leap Majestic Majesty Nostrils Pride Proud Rush Shaking Snorting Striking Terrible TerrorJob 39 1. Of the wild goats and hinds5. Of the wild donkey 9. The unicorn 13. The peacock, stork, and ostrich 19. The horse 26. The hawk 27. The eagle Do you make him leap like a locust This phrase refers to the horse, a creature known for its strength and agility. The comparison to a locust highlights the horse's ability to leap and move swiftly. In biblical times, locusts were known for their sudden and overwhelming presence, often used as a metaphor for armies (Joel 2:4-5). The horse's leaping can be seen as a symbol of power and readiness for battle, reflecting the might and control of God over creation. Horses were integral to warfare in ancient cultures, including the Egyptians and Assyrians, and their use in battle is frequently mentioned in the Old Testament (Exodus 14:9, 1 Kings 10:28-29). striking terror with his proud snorting Persons / Places / Events 1. JobA man of great faith and patience, who undergoes severe trials and suffering. The book of Job is a dialogue about the nature of suffering and God's sovereignty. 2. God The Creator, who speaks to Job out of the whirlwind, questioning him to demonstrate His own wisdom and power over creation. 3. The Horse In this passage, God describes the horse, emphasizing its strength and fearlessness, which are beyond human control or creation. 4. The Locust Used metaphorically to describe the horse's leaping ability, highlighting the power and agility of God's creation. 5. The Whirlwind The medium through which God speaks to Job, symbolizing His power and majesty. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty Over CreationThe description of the horse's strength and fearlessness serves as a reminder of God's ultimate control and power over all creation. We are called to trust in His wisdom and sovereignty. Human Limitations The rhetorical questions posed by God highlight human limitations. We are reminded of our dependence on God and the importance of humility before Him. The Majesty of God's Creation The imagery of the horse leaping like a locust and its proud snorting invites us to marvel at the intricacy and majesty of God's creation, encouraging us to worship the Creator. Trust in God's Wisdom Just as Job is reminded of God's wisdom in creation, we are encouraged to trust in God's wisdom in our own lives, especially during times of trial and uncertainty. Fear of the Lord The passage indirectly points to the importance of fearing the Lord, as true strength and security come from Him, not from earthly power or might.(20) Canst thou make him afraid as a grasshopper?--Rather, Hast thou made him to leap as a locust?Verse 20. - Canst thou make him afraid as a grasshopper? rather, Canst thou make him leap forward as a grasshopper? The bound with which a war-horse rushes to battle seems intended. The glory of his nostrils is terrible. When the war-horse snorts, men tremble (see Jeremiah 8:16, "The snorting of his horses was heard from Dan: the whole land trembled at the sound of the neighing of his strong ones"). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Do you make him leapהְֽ֭תַרְעִישֶׁנּוּ (hə·ṯar·‘î·šen·nū) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - second person masculine singular | third person masculine singular Strong's 7493: To undulate, through fear, to spring like a locust, כָּאַרְבֶּ֑ה (kā·’ar·beh) Preposition-k, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 697: (a kind of) locust [striking] terror אֵימָֽה׃ (’ê·māh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 367: Fright, an idol with his proud ה֖וֹד (hō·wḏ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1935: Splendor, majesty, vigor snorting? נַחְר֣וֹ (naḥ·rōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 5170: A snorting Links Job 39:20 NIVJob 39:20 NLT Job 39:20 ESV Job 39:20 NASB Job 39:20 KJV Job 39:20 BibleApps.com Job 39:20 Biblia Paralela Job 39:20 Chinese Bible Job 39:20 French Bible Job 39:20 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 39:20 Have you made him to leap as (Jb) |
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