Job 39:18
“When she lifts up herself on high, she scorns the horse and his rider.”
— Job 39:18
About this verse
Job 39:18 comes from the book of Job, written during the Divided Kingdom (~930 BC) period. The setting is whirlwind. The dominant emotion in this verse is joyful, with a comfort power of 60% and a tone that is celebratory. It belongs to the poem genre of biblical literature. Key themes include speed, pride. Notable phrases: lifts up herself; scorns the horse.
Era
Divided Kingdom (~930 BC)
Emotion
joyful
Type
poem
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