Job 40:23

Behold, he drinketh up a river, and hasteth not: he trusteth that he can draw up Jordan into his mouth.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Job 40:23

BSB

Though the river rages, Behemoth is unafraid; he remains secure, though the Jordan surges to his mouth.

AKJV

Behold, he drinks up a river, and hastens not: he trusts that he can draw up Jordan into his mouth.

CPDV

Behold, he will drink a river and not be amazed, and he has confidence that the Jordan could flow into his mouth.

ERV

Behold, if a river overflow, he trembleth not: he is confident, though Jordan swell even to his mouth.

NHEB

Look, if a river overflows, he doesn't tremble. He is confident, though the Jordan swells even to his mouth.

SMT

Behold, he will oppress a river, and he will not spring up: he will trust that Jordan burst forth into his mouth.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Job 40:23

BeholdhedrinkethupH6231VerbariverH5104Noun MasculineandhastethH2648VerbnothetrustethH982VerbthathecandrawupH1518Verb JordanH3383Proper NameintohismouthH6310Noun Masculine

Commentary for Job 40:23

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Job 40:23

Summary

Creature consumes rivers without concern

Place

Jordan River

Event

Behemoth drinks river

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC