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Job 40:15

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
Behold now behemoth, which I made with thee; he eateth grass as an ox.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Look at the behemoth, which I created along with you; it eats grass like an ox.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is pointing out a massive creature He created, showing Job the incredible power and creativity of God in making both him and this amazing beast.

📚 Historical Context

In the Book of Job, God is responding to Job's complaints about his suffering by showcasing His supreme power through examples from creation, such as the mighty creature called Behemoth. This verse appears in God's speech from the whirlwind, where He challenges Job's limited understanding by pointing to the wonders of the natural world that He alone controls. Behemoth is depicted as a colossal animal that eats grass like an ox, symbolizing God's authority over all living things in the ancient biblical context.

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