Behemoth

Behemoth

• בְּהֵמוֹת·Behemoth

Includes 9 verses that refer to Behemoth without naming them, as “he”, “she”, or the subject of a verb.

1. Job 40:15
   Look at Behemoth, which I made along with you. He feeds on grass like an ox.
2. Job 40:16Referred to, not named
   See the strength of his loins and the power in the muscles of his belly.
3. Job 40:17Referred to, not named
   His tail sways like a cedar; the sinews of his thighs are tightly knit.
4. Job 40:18Referred to, not named
   His bones are tubes of bronze; his limbs are rods of iron.
5. Job 40:19Referred to, not named
   He is the foremost of God’s works; only his Maker can draw the sword against him.
6. Job 40:20Referred to, not named
   The hills yield him their produce, while all the beasts of the field play nearby.
7. Job 40:21Referred to, not named
   He lies under the lotus plants, hidden among the reeds of the marsh.
8. Job 40:22Referred to, not named
   The lotus plants conceal him in their shade; the willows of the brook surround him.
9. Job 40:23Referred to, not named
   Though the river rages, Behemoth is unafraid; he remains secure, though the Jordan surges to his mouth.
10. Job 40:24Referred to, not named
    Can anyone capture him as he looks on, or pierce his nose with a snare?