Job 39:25
New International Version
At the blast of the trumpet it snorts, ‘Aha!’ It catches the scent of battle from afar, the shout of commanders and the battle cry.

New Living Translation
It snorts at the sound of the horn. It senses the battle in the distance. It quivers at the captain’s commands and the noise of battle.

English Standard Version
When the trumpet sounds, he says ‘Aha!’ He smells the battle from afar, the thunder of the captains, and the shouting.

Berean Standard Bible
At the blast of the horn, he snorts with fervor. He catches the scent of battle from afar, the shouts of captains and the cry of war.

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

New King James Version
At the blast of the trumpet he says, ‘Aha!’ He smells the battle from afar, The thunder of captains and shouting.

New American Standard Bible
“As often as the trumpet sounds he says, ‘Aha!’ And he senses the battle from afar, And the thunder of the captains and the war cry.

NASB 1995
“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.

NASB 1977
“As often as the trumpet sounds he says, ‘Aha!’ And he scents the battle from afar, And thunder of the captains, and the war cry.

Legacy Standard Bible
As often as the trumpet sounds he says, ‘Aha!’ And he scents the battle from afar, And the thunder of the commanders and the shout of war.

Amplified Bible
“As often as the trumpet sounds he says, ‘Aha!’ And he smells the battle from far away, And senses the thunder of the captains and the war cry.

Christian Standard Bible
When the ram’s horn blasts, he snorts defiantly. He smells the battle from a distance; he hears the officers’ shouts and the battle cry.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
When the trumpet blasts, he snorts defiantly. He smells the battle from a distance; he hears the officers’ shouts and the battle cry.

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

Contemporary English Version
Stirred by the distant smells and sounds of war, they snort in reply to the trumpet.

English Revised Version
As oft as the trumpet soundeth he saith, Aha! and he smelleth the battle afar off, the thunder of the captains, and the shouting.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
As often as the horn sounds, the horse says, 'Aha!' and it smells the battle far away- the thundering [orders] of the captains and the battle cries.

Good News Translation
At each blast of the trumpet they snort; they can smell a battle before they get near, and they hear the officers shouting commands.

International Standard Version
When the trumpet blasts he'll neigh, 'Aha! Aha!' From a distance he can sense war, the war cry of generals, and their shouting."

Majority Standard Bible
At the blast of the horn, he snorts with fervor. He catches the scent of battle from afar—the shouts of captains and the cry of war.

NET Bible
At the sound of the trumpet, it says, 'Aha!' And from a distance it catches the scent of battle, the thunderous shouting of commanders, and the battle cries.

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

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

World English Bible
As often as the trumpet sounds he snorts, ‘Aha!’ He smells the battle afar off, the thunder of the captains, and the shouting.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Among the horns he says, Aha, "" And from afar he smells battle, "" Roaring of princes and shouting.

Young's Literal Translation
Among the trumpets he saith, Aha, And from afar he doth smell battle, Roaring of princes and shouting.

Smith's Literal Translation
He will say according to the multitude of the trumpet, Aha! and he will smell the battle from far off, the thunder of the chiefs, and the war cry.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
When he heareth the trumpet he saith : Ha, ha : he smelleth the battle afar off, the encouraging of the captains, and the shouting of the army.

Catholic Public Domain Version
When he hears the bugle, he says, “Ha!” He smells the battle from a distance, the exhortation of the officers, and the battle cry of the soldiers.

New American Bible
at the trumpet’s call he cries, “Aha!” Even from afar he scents the battle, the roar of the officers and the shouting.

New Revised Standard Version
When the trumpet sounds, it says ‘Aha!’ From a distance it smells the battle, the thunder of the captains, and the shouting.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
He makes the sound, Aha, aha; and he smells the battle from afar; he terrifies the officers with his neighing.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
With a voice he says, ‘Hurrah!’ and from a distance he smells the war and shakes Princes with his whinnying
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
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.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And when the trumpet sounds, he says, Aha! and afar off he smells the war with prancing and neighing.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
God Speaks of His Creation
24Trembling with excitement, he devours the distance; he cannot stand still when the ram’s horn sounds. 25At the blast of the horn, he snorts with fervor. He catches the scent of battle from afar— the shouts of captains and the cry of war. 26Does the hawk take flight by your understanding and spread his wings toward the south?…

Cross References
Jeremiah 8:6
I have listened and heard; they do not speak what is right. No one repents of his wickedness, asking, ‘What have I done?’ Everyone has pursued his own course like a horse charging into battle.

Ezekiel 21:22
In his right hand appears the portent for Jerusalem, where he is to set up battering rams, to call for the slaughter, to lift a battle cry, to direct the battering rams against the gates, to build a ramp, and to erect a siege wall.

Amos 3:6
If a ram’s horn sounds in a city, do the people not tremble? If calamity comes to a city, has not the LORD caused it?

Isaiah 22:7
Your choicest valleys are full of chariots, and horsemen are posted at the gates.

Zechariah 9:14
Then the LORD will appear over them, and His arrow will go forth like lightning. The Lord GOD will sound the ram’s horn and advance in the whirlwinds of the south.

1 Corinthians 14:8
Again, if the trumpet sounds a muffled call, who will prepare for battle?

Revelation 19:11-14
Then I saw heaven standing open, and there before me was a white horse. And its rider is called Faithful and True. With righteousness He judges and wages war. / He has eyes like blazing fire, and many royal crowns on His head. He has a name written on Him that only He Himself knows. / He is dressed in a robe dipped in blood, and His name is The Word of God. ...

Judges 5:22
Then the hooves of horses thundered—the mad galloping of his stallions.

2 Kings 7:6
For the Lord had caused the Arameans to hear the sound of chariots, horses, and a great army, so that they said to one another, “Look, the king of Israel must have hired the kings of the Hittites and Egyptians to attack us.”

Isaiah 30:29-32
You will sing as on the night of a holy festival, and your heart will rejoice like one who walks to the music of a flute, going up to the mountain of the LORD, to the Rock of Israel. / And the LORD will cause His majestic voice to be heard and His mighty arm to be revealed, striking in angry wrath with a flame of consuming fire, and with cloudburst, storm, and hailstones. / For Assyria will be shattered at the voice of the LORD; He will strike them with His scepter. ...

Joel 2:1
Blow the ram’s horn in Zion; sound the alarm on My holy mountain! Let all who dwell in the land tremble, for the Day of the LORD is coming; indeed, it is near—

Jeremiah 4:19
My anguish, my anguish! I writhe in pain! Oh, the pain in my chest! My heart pounds within me; I cannot be silent. For I have heard the sound of the horn, the alarm of battle.

1 Samuel 17:20
So David got up early in the morning, left the flock with a keeper, loaded up, and set out as Jesse had instructed him. He reached the camp as the army was marching out to its position and shouting the battle cry.

2 Chronicles 13:12
Now behold, God Himself is with us as our head, and His priests with their trumpets sound the battle call against you. O children of Israel, do not fight against the LORD, the God of your fathers, for you will not succeed.”

Nehemiah 4:20
Wherever you hear the sound of the horn, rally to us there. Our God will fight for us!”


Treasury of Scripture

He said among the trumpets, Ha, ha; and he smells the battle afar off, the thunder of the captains, and the shouting.

Ha, ha

Psalm 70:3
Let them be turned back for a reward of their shame that say, Aha, aha.

Ezekiel 26:2
Son of man, because that Tyrus hath said against Jerusalem, Aha, she is broken that was the gates of the people: she is turned unto me: I shall be replenished, now she is laid waste:

Ezekiel 36:2
Thus saith the Lord GOD; Because the enemy hath said against you, Aha, even the ancient high places are ours in possession:

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Job 39
1. Of the wild goats and hinds
5. Of the wild donkey
9. The unicorn
13. The peacock, stork, and ostrich
19. The horse
26. The hawk
27. The eagle














At the blast of the trumpet
The phrase "blast of the trumpet" refers to the sound of a war trumpet, which in ancient times was used to signal the start of battle. The Hebrew word for trumpet, "shofar," was often made from a ram's horn and was used in various contexts, including religious ceremonies and warfare. The sound of the trumpet would have been a call to arms, stirring the hearts of warriors. In a spiritual sense, this can be seen as a call to readiness and alertness in the Christian life, reminding believers to be prepared for spiritual battles.

he snorts
The imagery of the horse snorting conveys a sense of eagerness and anticipation. In the Hebrew text, the word used here can imply a strong, forceful exhalation, indicating the horse's readiness and excitement for the battle. This can be likened to the Christian's zeal and fervor in pursuing God's purposes, being eager to engage in the spiritual battles of life with confidence and strength.

Aha!
This exclamation captures the horse's enthusiasm and spirited response to the call of battle. It is an expression of triumph and eagerness. In the context of faith, it reflects the joy and assurance that comes from trusting in God's sovereignty and being part of His divine plan. It is a reminder that believers can face challenges with a sense of victory, knowing that God is with them.

He catches the scent of battle from afar
The phrase "catches the scent of battle" suggests the horse's acute awareness and sensitivity to the impending conflict. The Hebrew word for "scent" can also imply perception or understanding. This highlights the importance of discernment in the Christian life, being able to sense spiritual challenges and prepare accordingly. It encourages believers to be spiritually vigilant and perceptive, recognizing the signs of spiritual warfare.

the shouts of captains
The "shouts of captains" refer to the commands and encouragements given by leaders during battle. In ancient warfare, the voice of a captain would rally and direct the troops. Spiritually, this can be seen as the guidance and leadership provided by God and spiritual leaders in the church. It emphasizes the importance of listening to godly counsel and being united under Christ's leadership in the spiritual battles we face.

and the cry of war
The "cry of war" signifies the intensity and reality of the battle. It is a reminder of the spiritual warfare that believers are engaged in, as described in Ephesians 6:12. This phrase calls Christians to be aware of the spiritual conflict around them and to rely on God's strength and armor to stand firm. It serves as an encouragement to remain steadfast and courageous, trusting in God's ultimate victory over evil.

(25) He saith among the trumpets--Literally, when there are plenty of trumpets: 1 e., as often as the trumpet soundeth.

Verse 25. - He saith among the trumpets, Ha, ha! literally, at the trumpet; i.e. at the sound of the trumpet. The utterance, "Ha, ha!" (heakh)' is an imitation of the horse's snort or neigh. And he smelleth the battle afar off. Not merely presages it, as Pliny Bye ("Equi praesagiunt pugnam, 'Hist. Nat,' 8:42), or perceives it. but seems to scent it. The open and quivering nostrils raise this idea. The thunder of the captains, and the shouting. On the great noise made by advancing armies in ancient times, see 2 Kings 7:6; Isaiah 5:28-30: Jeremiah 8:16, etc.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
At
בְּדֵ֤י (bə·ḏê)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1767: Sufficiency, enough

the [blast of] the trumpet,
שֹׁפָ֨ר ׀ (šō·p̄ār)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 7782: A cornet, curved horn

he snorts
יֹ֘אמַ֤ר (yō·mar)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 559: To utter, say

with fervor!
הֶאָ֗ח (he·’āḥ)
Interjection
Strong's 1889: Aha!

He catches the scent
יָרִ֣יחַ (yā·rî·aḥ)
Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7306: Accept, smell, touch, make of quick understanding

of battle
מִלְחָמָ֑ה (mil·ḥā·māh)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 4421: A battle, war

from afar,
וּֽ֭מֵרָחוֹק (ū·mê·rā·ḥō·wq)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-m | Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 7350: Remote, of place, time, precious

the shouts
רַ֥עַם (ra·‘am)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 7482: A peal of thunder

of captains
שָׂ֝רִים (rîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 8269: Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince

and the cry of battle.
וּתְרוּעָֽה׃ (ū·ṯə·rū·‘āh)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 8643: Clamor, acclamation of joy, a battle-cry, clangor, of trumpets, as an alarum


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