Job 39:24
He swalloweth the ground with fierceness and rage: neither believeth he that it is the sound of the trumpet.
Original Language Analysis
וְ֭רֹגֶז
and rage
H7267
וְ֭רֹגֶז
and rage
Strong's:
H7267
Word #:
2 of 9
commotion, restlessness (of a horse), crash (of thunder), disquiet, anger
וְלֹֽא
H3808
וְלֹֽא
Strong's:
H3808
Word #:
5 of 9
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
יַ֝אֲמִ֗ין
neither believeth
H539
יַ֝אֲמִ֗ין
neither believeth
Strong's:
H539
Word #:
6 of 9
properly, 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
כִּי
H3588
כִּי
Strong's:
H3588
Word #:
7 of 9
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
Historical Context
Cavalry charges required horses that wouldn't hesitate or hold back. Their fierce eagerness made them effective military force. This passionate commitment to purpose, designed by God, taught that wholehearted engagement in calling glorifies the Creator. Half-hearted service doesn't honor God or fulfill purpose.
Questions for Reflection
- What would fierce, passionate engagement in your calling look like rather than reluctant service?
- How does the war-horse's eager intensity challenge cultural preferences for moderation and balance?
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Analysis & Commentary
"He swalloweth the ground with fierceness and rage: neither believeth he that it is the sound of the trumpet." The horse devours distance with fierce intensity—yegamme (יְגַמֶּא, "swallows") suggests consuming ground eagerly. It can hardly "believe" (aman, אָמַן) the trumpet sounds because of intense focus and eagerness. This demonstrates passionate engagement in divine calling—wholehearted, fierce commitment to purpose. The horse doesn't serve reluctantly but with consuming passion.