Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version In frenzied excitement it eats up the ground; it cannot stand still when the trumpet sounds. New Living Translation It paws the ground fiercely and rushes forward into battle when the ram’s horn blows. English Standard Version With fierceness and rage he swallows the ground; he cannot stand still at the sound of the trumpet. Berean Standard Bible Trembling with excitement, he devours the distance; he cannot stand still when the ram’s horn sounds. King James Bible He swalloweth the ground with fierceness and rage: neither believeth he that it is the sound of the trumpet. New King James Version He devours the distance with fierceness and rage; Nor does he come to a halt because the trumpet has sounded. New American Standard Bible “He races over the ground with a roar and fury, And he does not stand still when he hears the sound of the trumpet. NASB 1995 “With shaking and rage he races over the ground, And he does not stand still at the voice of the trumpet. NASB 1977 “With shaking and rage he races over the ground; And he does not stand still at the voice of the trumpet. Legacy Standard Bible With shaking and rage he races over the ground, And he does not stand still at the sound of the trumpet. Amplified Bible “With fierceness and rage he races to devour the ground, And he does not stand still at the sound of the [war] trumpet. Christian Standard Bible He charges ahead with trembling rage; he cannot stand still at the sound of the ram’s horn. Holman Christian Standard Bible He charges ahead with trembling rage; he cannot stand still at the trumpet’s sound. American Standard Version He swalloweth the ground with fierceness and rage; Neither believeth he that it is the voice of the trumpet. Contemporary English Version Unable to stand still, they gallop eagerly into battle when trumpets blast. English Revised Version He swalloweth the ground with fierceness and rage; neither believeth he that it is the voice of the trumpet. GOD'S WORD® Translation Anxious and excited, the horse eats up the ground and doesn't trust the sound of the ram's horn. Good News Translation Trembling with excitement, the horses race ahead; when the trumpet blows, they can't stand still. International Standard Version Leaping in his excitement, he takes in the ground; he cannot stand still when the trumpets sound! Majority Standard Bible Trembling with excitement, he devours the distance; he cannot stand still when the ram?s horn sounds. NET Bible In excitement and impatience it consumes the ground; it cannot stand still when the trumpet is blown. New Heart English Bible He eats up the ground with fierceness and rage, neither does he stand still at the sound of the trumpet. Webster's Bible Translation He swalloweth the ground with fierceness and rage: neither believeth he that it is the sound of the trumpet. World English Bible He eats up the ground with fierceness and rage, neither does he stand still at the sound of the trumpet. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionHe swallows the ground with trembling and rage, "" And does not remain steadfast "" Because of the sound of a horn. Young's Literal Translation With trembling and rage he swalloweth the ground, And remaineth not stedfast Because of the sound of a trumpet. Smith's Literal Translation With leaping and rage he will swallow the earth; and he will not believe that it is the voice of the trumpet. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleChasing and raging he swalloweth the ground, neither doth he make account when the noise of the trumpet soundeth. Catholic Public Domain Version Seething and raging, he drinks up the earth; neither does he pause when the blast of the trumpet sounds. New American Bible Frenzied and trembling he devours the ground; he does not hold back at the sound of the trumpet; New Revised Standard Version With fierceness and rage it swallows the ground; it cannot stand still at the sound of the trumpet. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHe gallops with rage that makes the ground to tremble, nor does he fear the sound of the trumpet. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated He runs on the Earth with shaking and with passion and is not afraid of the sound of the trumpet OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917He swalloweth the ground with storm and rage; Neither believeth he that it is the voice of the horn. Brenton Septuagint Translation and he will not believe until the trumpet sounds. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context God Speaks of His Creation…23A quiver rattles at his side, along with a flashing spear and lance. 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.… 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. 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. Isaiah 5:28 Their arrows are sharpened, and all their bows are strung. The hooves of their horses are like flint; their chariot wheels are like a whirlwind. Psalm 147:10 He does not delight in the strength of the horse; He takes no pleasure in the legs of a man. Proverbs 21:31 A horse is prepared for the day of battle, but victory is of the LORD. 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!” Joel 2:4 Their appearance is like that of horses, and they gallop like swift steeds. Nahum 3:2 The crack of the whip, the rumble of the wheel, galloping horse and bounding chariot! 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. 1 Samuel 8:11 He said, “This will be the manner of the king who will reign over you: He will take your sons and appoint them to serve his own chariots and horses, and to run in front of his chariots. 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. ... Philippians 3:13-14 Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, / I press on toward the goal to win the prize of God’s heavenly calling in Christ Jesus. Treasury of Scripture He swallows the ground with fierceness and rage: neither believes he that it is the sound of the trumpet. He swalloweth Job 37:20 Shall it be told him that I speak? if a man speak, surely he shall be swallowed up. Habakkuk 1:8,9 Their horses also are swifter than the leopards, and are more fierce than the evening wolves: and their horsemen shall spread themselves, and their horsemen shall come from far; they shall fly as the eagle that hasteth to eat… neither Job 9:16 If I had called, and he had answered me; yet would I not believe that he had hearkened unto my voice. Job 29:24 If I laughed on them, they believed it not; and the light of my countenance they cast not down. Luke 24:41 And while they yet believed not for joy, and wondered, he said unto them, Have ye here any meat? Jump to Previous Able Believeth Biting Contain Earth Eats Fierceness Ground Horn Passion Quiet Races Rage Shaking Sound Sounds Stand Stedfast Storm Swalloweth Swallows Trembling Trumpet VoiceJump to Next Able Believeth Biting Contain Earth Eats Fierceness Ground Horn Passion Quiet Races Rage Shaking Sound Sounds Stand Stedfast Storm Swalloweth Swallows Trembling Trumpet VoiceJob 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 He races The Hebrew word used here is "yashuq," which conveys a sense of eager movement and excitement. This word paints a vivid picture of the horse's enthusiasm and readiness for battle. In the context of Job, it symbolizes the energy and vitality that God has instilled in His creation. The horse's eagerness serves as a metaphor for the zeal and fervor that believers are called to have in their spiritual journey, racing towards the fulfillment of God's purposes with passion and dedication. into the fray with a loud cry he cannot stand still at the sound of the trumpet Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Tremblingבְּרַ֣עַשׁ (bə·ra·‘aš) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7494: Vibration, bounding, uproar with excitement, וְ֭רֹגֶז (wə·rō·ḡez) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7267: Commotion, restlessness, crash, disquiet, anger he devours יְגַמֶּא־ (yə·ḡam·me-) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1572: To swallow (liquids) the distance; אָ֑רֶץ (’ā·reṣ) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land he cannot וְלֹֽא־ (wə·lō-) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no stand still יַ֝אֲמִ֗ין (ya·’ă·mîn) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 539: To confirm, support when the trumpet שׁוֹפָֽר׃ (šō·w·p̄ār) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7782: A cornet, curved horn sounds. ק֥וֹל (qō·wl) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 6963: A voice, sound Links Job 39:24 NIVJob 39:24 NLT Job 39:24 ESV Job 39:24 NASB Job 39:24 KJV Job 39:24 BibleApps.com Job 39:24 Biblia Paralela Job 39:24 Chinese Bible Job 39:24 French Bible Job 39:24 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 39:24 He eats up the ground with fierceness (Jb) |