Job 40:15
Behold now behemoth, which I made with thee; he eateth grass as an ox.
Original Language Analysis
נָ֣א
H4994
נָ֣א
Strong's:
H4994
Word #:
2 of 9
'i pray', 'now', or 'then'; added mostly to verbs (in the imperative or future), or to interjections, occasionally to an adverb or conjunction
אֲשֶׁר
H834
אֲשֶׁר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
4 of 9
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
עָשִׂ֣יתִי
which I made
H6213
עָשִׂ֣יתִי
which I made
Strong's:
H6213
Word #:
5 of 9
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
עִמָּ֑ךְ
H5973
עִמָּ֑ךְ
Strong's:
H5973
Word #:
6 of 9
adverb or preposition, with (i.e., in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix (and then
Historical Context
Ancient Near Eastern chaos mythology featured monstrous creatures. God's 'behemoth' shows divine mastery over powerful animals humans cannot control.
Questions for Reflection
- What 'behemoths' in your life demonstrate God's creative power beyond your comprehension?
- How does being made by the same Creator as powerful creatures humble you?
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Analysis & Commentary
God introduces Behemoth: 'Behold now behemoth, which I made with thee; he eateth grass as an ox.' This massive creature (possibly hippopotamus) demonstrates God's creative power. The phrase 'made with thee' reminds Job that same Creator made both human and beast.