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Selected Verse: Proverbs 30:31 - King James
Verse |
Translation |
Text |
Pr 30:31 |
King James |
A greyhound; an he goat also; and a king, against whom there is no rising up. |
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Notes on the Bible, by Albert Barnes, [1834] |
A greyhound - The Hebrew word occurs nowhere else in the Old Testament. The literal meaning is: "one with loins girded;" and some have referred this to the stripes of the zebra, others to the "war-horse" (compare Job 39:19, Job 39:25), as he is represented in the sculptures of Persepolis, with rich and stately trappings.
A king, against whom there is no rising up - i. e., A king irresistible. Others prefer, "a king in the midst of his people," and the sense, as giving a more vivid picture, is certainly more satisfactory. |
Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible, by John Wesley [1754-65] |
An he - goat - Which marches in the head of the flock in a grave and stately manner, conducting them with great courage and resolution, and being ready to fight for them, either with beasts or men that oppose him. A king - Heb. a king and his people with him, a king when he hath the hearts and hands of his people going along with him in his undertakings. |
25 He saith among the trumpets, Ha, ha; and he smelleth the battle afar off, the thunder of the captains, and the shouting.
19 Hast thou given the horse strength? hast thou clothed his neck with thunder?