Job

Behemoth can refer to cattle. In 40:15 it is probably a hippopotamus.

God’s great majesty shines forth in poetic language in chs. 38–39. These are some of the Bible’s most awe-inspiring passages about God.

The snow from Mount Hermon is an important water source for the Jordan River, but the climate in much of Israel is too mild for… Read More »Snow from Mount Hermon

Songs in the night. Without the conveniences of modern streetlights or flashlights, nights in the ancient world were very dark and often frightening. People could… Read More »Songs in the night

Pits were used for everything from water collection and food storage to animal traps and prisons. Pits were often seen as signs of danger, representing… Read More »Pits

Elihu is the only character in the book of Job with a Hebrew name.

Rocks pouring out streams of oil (29:6) is a reference to olive trees. They are one of the few trees that thrive in rocky soil.… Read More »Rocks pouring out streams of oil

Those who rebel against the light is how Job describes people who oppose wisdom and righteousness (24:13). They sleep during the day and do their… Read More »Those who rebel against the light

A pledge (22:6) was an object of worth given as a down payment on a debt. Israelites were not to take in pledge essential items… Read More »Pledge

Honey is mentioned often in the Bible (see 20:17). People probably gathered the honey from wild bees. The gathering of wild honey led to an… Read More »Honey

Proverbs in Job. In 17:5, Job may have been quoting a proverb to warn his friends not to make false accusations against him. Proverbs are… Read More »Proverbs in Job

Sackcloth (16:15) was an outward sign of grieving. It was a coarse fabric used for grain sacks. It was very uncomfortable to wear and thus… Read More »Sackcloth