King James Version
Job 39:19 in the King James Version says “Hast thou given the horse strength? hast thou clothed his neck with thunder?” — study this verse from Job chapter 39 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“Hast thou given the horse strength? hast thou clothed his neck with thunder?”
Job 39:19 · KJV
Because God hath deprived her of wisdom, neither hath he imparted to her understanding.
What time she lifteth up herself on high, she scorneth the horse and his rider.
Hast thou given the horse strength? hast thou clothed his neck with thunder?
Canst thou make him afraid as a grasshopper? the glory of his nostrils is terrible. terrible: Heb. terror
He paweth in the valley, and rejoiceth in his strength: he goeth on to meet the armed men. He paweth: or, His feet dig the armed: Heb. the armour
KJV Study — Public Domain
“Hast thou given”
H5414to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
“hast thou clothed”
H3847properly, wrap around, i.e., (by implication) to put on a garment or clothe (oneself, or another), literally or figuratively
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