Job 39:22
He mocketh at fear, and is not affrighted; neither turneth he back from the sword.
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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771
Gill's Exposition
He mocketh at fear, and is not affrighted,.... At those things which cause fear and fright to men; as arms, though ever so terrible, and armies, though never so numerous;
neither turneth he back…
Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Barnes' Notes
He mocketh at fear - He laughs at that which is fitted to intimidate; that is, he is not afraid. Neither turneth he back from the sword - He rushes on it without fear. Of the fact here stated, and the…
God, having displayed his own power in those creatures that are strong and despise man, here shows it in one scarcely inferior to any of them in strength, and yet very tame and serviceable to man, and…
Academic commentary, 1882–1921
Cambridge Bible
from the sword lit. because of, or, beforethe sword.