King James Version
Job 39:25 in the King James Version says “He saith among the trumpets, Ha, ha; and he smelleth the battle afar off, the thunder of the captains, and the shouting.” — study this verse from Job chapter 39 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“He saith among the trumpets, Ha, ha; and he smelleth the battle afar off, the thunder of the captains, and the shouting.”
Job 39:25 · KJV
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?
Doth the eagle mount up at thy command, and make her nest on high? at: Heb. by thy mouth
KJV Study — Public Domain
“afar off”
H7350remote, literally or figuratively, of place or time; specifically, precious; often used adverbially (with preposition)
“and he smelleth”
H7306properly, to blow, i.e., breathe; only (literally) to smell or (by implication, perceive (figuratively, to anticipate, enjoy)
“and the shouting”
H8643clamor, i.e., acclamation of joy or a battle-cry; especially clangor of trumpets, as an alarum
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