Job 39:19 Meaning and Explanation
“Hast thou given the horse strength? hast thou clothed his neck with thunder?”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →God asks whether Job gave the horse its might and clothed its neck with a flowing, thunderous mane.
What Does Job 39:19 Mean?
The speech turns to one of the noblest of animals, the warhorse. The Lord asks if Job endowed it with its strength and draped its neck with the rippling mane the King James calls thunder.
The horse's power and majesty are gifts, not achievements of human breeding alone. God is the source of its might. Job stands before a creature of awe-inspiring vigor and must confess he did not make it so. The verse lifts the eye from the animal to its Giver, reminding the reader that every strength and beauty in the world is on loan from the One who clothed the horse and crowns all His creatures with glory.
Frequently Asked Questions About Job 39:19
What does Job 39:19 mean?
God asks whether Job gave the horse its might and clothed its neck with a flowing, thunderous mane.