Job 39:25

“Hee saith among the trumpets, Ha, ha: and he smelleth the battaile afarre off, the thunder of the captaines, and the shouting.”

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Other Translations for Job 39:25

He saith among the trumpets, Ha, ha; and he smelleth the battle afar off, the thunder of the captains, and the shouting.
- King James Version

"As often as the trumpet {sounds} he says, 'Aha!' And he scents the battle from afar, And the thunder of the captains and the war cry.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

As oft as the trumpet `soundeth' he saith, Aha! And he smelleth the battle afar off, The thunder of the captains, and the shouting.
- American Standard Version (1901)

When it comes to his ears he says, Aha! He is smelling the fight from far off, and hearing the thunder of the captains, and the war-cries.
- Basic English Bible

At the noise of the trumpets he saith, Aha! and he smelleth the battle afar off, the thunder of the captains, and the shouting.
- Darby Bible

He saith among the trumpets, Ha, ha; and he smelleth the battle afar off, the thunder of the captains, and the shouting.
- Webster's Bible

As often as the trumpet sounds he snorts, 'Aha!' He smells the battle afar off, the thunder of the captains, and the shouting.
- World English Bible

Among the trumpets he saith, Aha, And from afar he doth smell battle, Roaring of princes and shouting.
- Youngs Literal Bible

As oft as he heareth the horn he saith: 'Ha, ha!' and he smelleth the battle afar off, the thunder of the captains, and the shouting.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Commentary for Job 39:25

Wesley's Notes for Job 39:25

39:25 Ha, ha - An expression of joy and alacrity declared by his proud neighings. Thunder - The loud and joyful clamour begun by the commanders, and followed by the soldiers when they are ready to join battle.


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