King James Version
Job 39:24 in the King James Version says “He swalloweth the ground with fierceness and rage: neither believeth he that it is the sound of the trumpet.” — study this verse from Job chapter 39 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“He swalloweth the ground with fierceness and rage: neither believeth he that it is the sound of the trumpet.”
Job 39:24 · KJV
He mocketh at fear, and is not affrighted; neither turneth he back from the sword.
The quiver rattleth against him, the glittering spear and the shield.
He swalloweth the ground with fierceness and rage: neither believeth he that it is the sound of the trumpet.
He saith among the trumpets, Ha, ha; and he smelleth the battle afar off, the thunder of the captains, and the shouting.
Doth the hawk fly by thy wisdom, and stretch her wings toward the south?
KJV Study — Public Domain
“and rage”
H7267commotion, restlessness (of a horse), crash (of thunder), disquiet, anger
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
“neither believeth”
H539properly, to build up or support; to foster as a parent or nurse; figuratively to render (or be) firm or faithful, to trust or believe, to be permanen
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
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