Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version At the blast of the trumpet it snorts, ‘Aha!’ It catches the scent of battle from afar, the shout of commanders and the battle cry. New Living Translation It snorts at the sound of the horn. It senses the battle in the distance. It quivers at the captain’s commands and the noise of battle. English Standard Version When the trumpet sounds, he says ‘Aha!’ He smells the battle from afar, the thunder of the captains, and the shouting. Berean Standard Bible At the blast of the horn, he snorts with fervor. He catches the scent of battle from afar, the shouts of captains and the cry of war. King James Bible He saith among the trumpets, Ha, ha; and he smelleth the battle afar off, the thunder of the captains, and the shouting. New King James Version At the blast of the trumpet he says, ‘Aha!’ He smells the battle from afar, The thunder of captains and shouting. New American Standard Bible “As often as the trumpet sounds he says, ‘Aha!’ And he senses the battle from afar, And the thunder of the captains and the war cry. NASB 1995 “As often as the trumpet sounds he says, ‘Aha!’ And he scents the battle from afar, And the thunder of the captains and the war cry. NASB 1977 “As often as the trumpet sounds he says, ‘Aha!’ And he scents the battle from afar, And thunder of the captains, and the war cry. Legacy Standard Bible As often as the trumpet sounds he says, ‘Aha!’ And he scents the battle from afar, And the thunder of the commanders and the shout of war. Amplified Bible “As often as the trumpet sounds he says, ‘Aha!’ And he smells the battle from far away, And senses the thunder of the captains and the war cry. Christian Standard Bible When the ram’s horn blasts, he snorts defiantly. He smells the battle from a distance; he hears the officers’ shouts and the battle cry. Holman Christian Standard Bible When the trumpet blasts, he snorts defiantly. He smells the battle from a distance; he hears the officers’ shouts and the battle cry. American Standard Version As oft as the trumpet soundeth he saith, Aha! And he smelleth the battle afar off, The thunder of the captains, and the shouting. Contemporary English Version Stirred by the distant smells and sounds of war, they snort in reply to the trumpet. English Revised Version As oft as the trumpet soundeth he saith, Aha! and he smelleth the battle afar off, the thunder of the captains, and the shouting. GOD'S WORD® Translation As often as the horn sounds, the horse says, 'Aha!' and it smells the battle far away- the thundering [orders] of the captains and the battle cries. Good News Translation At each blast of the trumpet they snort; they can smell a battle before they get near, and they hear the officers shouting commands. International Standard Version When the trumpet blasts he'll neigh, 'Aha! Aha!' From a distance he can sense war, the war cry of generals, and their shouting." Majority Standard Bible At the blast of the horn, he snorts with fervor. He catches the scent of battle from afar, the shouts of captains and the cry of war. NET Bible At the sound of the trumpet, it says, 'Aha!' And from a distance it catches the scent of battle, the thunderous shouting of commanders, and the battle cries. New Heart English Bible As often as the trumpet sounds he snorts, 'Aha.' He smells the battle afar off, the thunder of the captains, and the shouting. Webster's Bible Translation He saith among the trumpets, Ha, ha; and he smelleth the battle afar off, the thunder of the captains, and the shouting. World English Bible As often as the trumpet sounds he snorts, ‘Aha!’ He smells the battle afar off, the thunder of the captains, and the shouting. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAmong the horns he says, Aha, "" And from afar he smells battle, "" Roaring of princes and shouting. Young's Literal Translation Among the trumpets he saith, Aha, And from afar he doth smell battle, Roaring of princes and shouting. Smith's Literal Translation He will say according to the multitude of the trumpet, Aha! and he will smell the battle from far off, the thunder of the chiefs, and the war cry. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWhen he heareth the trumpet he saith : Ha, ha : he smelleth the battle afar off, the encouraging of the captains, and the shouting of the army. Catholic Public Domain Version When he hears the bugle, he says, “Ha!” He smells the battle from a distance, the exhortation of the officers, and the battle cry of the soldiers. New American Bible at the trumpet’s call he cries, “Aha!” Even from afar he scents the battle, the roar of the officers and the shouting. New Revised Standard Version When the trumpet sounds, it says ‘Aha!’ From a distance it smells the battle, the thunder of the captains, and the shouting. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHe makes the sound, Aha, aha; and he smells the battle from afar; he terrifies the officers with his neighing. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated With a voice he says, ‘Hurrah!’ and from a distance he smells the war and shakes Princes with his whinnying OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917As oft as he heareth the horn he saith: 'Ha, ha!' And he smelleth the battle afar off, The thunder of the captains, and the shouting. Brenton Septuagint Translation And when the trumpet sounds, he says, Aha! and afar off he smells the war with prancing and neighing. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context God Speaks of His Creation…24Trembling with excitement, he devours the distance; he cannot stand still when the ram’s horn sounds. 25At the blast of the horn, he snorts with fervor. He catches the scent of battle from afar— the shouts of captains and the cry of war. 26Does the hawk take flight by your understanding and spread his wings toward the south?… Cross References 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. Ezekiel 21:22 In his right hand appears the portent for Jerusalem, where he is to set up battering rams, to call for the slaughter, to lift a battle cry, to direct the battering rams against the gates, to build a ramp, and to erect a siege wall. Amos 3:6 If a ram’s horn sounds in a city, do the people not tremble? If calamity comes to a city, has not the LORD caused it? Isaiah 22:7 Your choicest valleys are full of chariots, and horsemen are posted at the gates. Zechariah 9:14 Then the LORD will appear over them, and His arrow will go forth like lightning. The Lord GOD will sound the ram’s horn and advance in the whirlwinds of the south. 1 Corinthians 14:8 Again, if the trumpet sounds a muffled call, who will prepare for battle? 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. ... Judges 5:22 Then the hooves of horses thundered—the mad galloping of his stallions. 2 Kings 7:6 For the Lord had caused the Arameans to hear the sound of chariots, horses, and a great army, so that they said to one another, “Look, the king of Israel must have hired the kings of the Hittites and Egyptians to attack us.” Isaiah 30:29-32 You will sing as on the night of a holy festival, and your heart will rejoice like one who walks to the music of a flute, going up to the mountain of the LORD, to the Rock of Israel. / And the LORD will cause His majestic voice to be heard and His mighty arm to be revealed, striking in angry wrath with a flame of consuming fire, and with cloudburst, storm, and hailstones. / For Assyria will be shattered at the voice of the LORD; He will strike them with His scepter. ... Joel 2:1 Blow the ram’s horn in Zion; sound the alarm on My holy mountain! Let all who dwell in the land tremble, for the Day of the LORD is coming; indeed, it is near— Jeremiah 4:19 My anguish, my anguish! I writhe in pain! Oh, the pain in my chest! My heart pounds within me; I cannot be silent. For I have heard the sound of the horn, the alarm of battle. 1 Samuel 17:20 So David got up early in the morning, left the flock with a keeper, loaded up, and set out as Jesse had instructed him. He reached the camp as the army was marching out to its position and shouting the battle cry. 2 Chronicles 13:12 Now behold, God Himself is with us as our head, and His priests with their trumpets sound the battle call against you. O children of Israel, do not fight against the LORD, the God of your fathers, for you will not succeed.” Nehemiah 4:20 Wherever you hear the sound of the horn, rally to us there. Our God will fight for us!” Treasury of Scripture He said among the trumpets, Ha, ha; and he smells the battle afar off, the thunder of the captains, and the shouting. Ha, ha Psalm 70:3 Let them be turned back for a reward of their shame that say, Aha, aha. Ezekiel 26:2 Son of man, because that Tyrus hath said against Jerusalem, Aha, she is broken that was the gates of the people: she is turned unto me: I shall be replenished, now she is laid waste: Ezekiel 36:2 Thus saith the Lord GOD; Because the enemy hath said against you, Aha, even the ancient high places are ours in possession: Jump to Previous Afar Aha Battle Captains Catches Commanders Cry Ears Far Fight Ha Heareth Hearing Horn Oft Often Princes Roaring Scent Shout Shouting Smell Smelleth Smelling Snorts Soundeth Sounds Thunder Trumpet Trumpets WarJump to Next Afar Aha Battle Captains Catches Commanders Cry Ears Far Fight Ha Heareth Hearing Horn Oft Often Princes Roaring Scent Shout Shouting Smell Smelleth Smelling Snorts Soundeth Sounds Thunder Trumpet Trumpets WarJob 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 At the blast of the horn, he snorts with fervor. This phrase describes the warhorse's reaction to the sound of the trumpet, a common signal for battle in ancient times. The "horn" or trumpet was used to communicate commands and rally troops, as seen in Numbers 10:9. The horse's snorting with fervor indicates its eagerness and readiness for battle, symbolizing strength and courage. This imagery reflects the natural instincts God has instilled in His creation, showcasing His sovereignty and wisdom in design. He catches the scent of battle from afar, the shouts of captains and the cry of war. Persons / Places / Events 1. JobA man of great faith and patience, who undergoes severe trials and suffering. The book of Job explores his dialogues with friends and God about the nature of suffering and divine justice. 2. God The speaker in this passage, who is responding to Job. God is illustrating His sovereignty and wisdom through the natural world, including the behavior of animals. 3. War Horse The subject of this verse, representing strength, courage, and readiness for battle. The war horse is used as a metaphor for God's creation, which operates under His command and design. 4. Battle The context in which the war horse is described. It symbolizes conflict and the readiness to engage in the struggles of life. 5. Trumpet An instrument used in ancient times to signal the start of battle. It represents the call to action and the onset of conflict. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty in CreationThe war horse's instinctive response to battle illustrates God's intricate design and control over creation. We can trust in God's wisdom and sovereignty in our lives. Courage and Readiness Just as the war horse is ready for battle, Christians are called to be prepared for spiritual warfare, equipped with the armor of God. Divine Purpose in Conflict The presence of conflict and battle in life can serve a divine purpose, refining our faith and drawing us closer to God. Trust in God's Strength While human strength and preparation are important, ultimate trust should be placed in God's power and provision. Responding to God's Call Like the war horse responding to the trumpet, we should be attentive and responsive to God's call in our lives, ready to act according to His will.(25) He saith among the trumpets--Literally, when there are plenty of trumpets: 1 e., as often as the trumpet soundeth.Verse 25. - He saith among the trumpets, Ha, ha! literally, at the trumpet; i.e. at the sound of the trumpet. The utterance, "Ha, ha!" (heakh)' is an imitation of the horse's snort or neigh. And he smelleth the battle afar off. Not merely presages it, as Pliny Bye ("Equi praesagiunt pugnam, 'Hist. Nat,' 8:42), or perceives it. but seems to scent it. The open and quivering nostrils raise this idea. The thunder of the captains, and the shouting. On the great noise made by advancing armies in ancient times, see 2 Kings 7:6; Isaiah 5:28-30: Jeremiah 8:16, etc. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Atבְּדֵ֤י (bə·ḏê) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1767: Sufficiency, enough the [blast of] the trumpet, שֹׁפָ֨ר ׀ (šō·p̄ār) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7782: A cornet, curved horn he snorts יֹ֘אמַ֤ר (yō·mar) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say with fervor! הֶאָ֗ח (he·’āḥ) Interjection Strong's 1889: Aha! He catches the scent יָרִ֣יחַ (yā·rî·aḥ) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7306: Accept, smell, touch, make of quick understanding of battle מִלְחָמָ֑ה (mil·ḥā·māh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 4421: A battle, war from afar, וּֽ֭מֵרָחוֹק (ū·mê·rā·ḥō·wq) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-m | Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 7350: Remote, of place, time, precious the shouts רַ֥עַם (ra·‘am) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 7482: A peal of thunder of captains שָׂ֝רִים (rîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 8269: Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince and the cry of battle. וּתְרוּעָֽה׃ (ū·ṯə·rū·‘āh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 8643: Clamor, acclamation of joy, a battle-cry, clangor, of trumpets, as an alarum Links Job 39:25 NIVJob 39:25 NLT Job 39:25 ESV Job 39:25 NASB Job 39:25 KJV Job 39:25 BibleApps.com Job 39:25 Biblia Paralela Job 39:25 Chinese Bible Job 39:25 French Bible Job 39:25 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 39:25 As often as the trumpet sounds he (Jb) |
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