behemoth

noun

«behemoth» in the English dictionary: in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

In Jewish tradition

A mighty creature that God points to in the Book of Job, a beast that eats grass like an ox but is enormously strong.

Interpretation. Tradition sees the behemoth as a sign of God's power in creation, too great for humans to control. Some rabbinic stories say it will be food for the righteous in the world to come.

Meaning

A huge animal in the Bible, often thought to be like a great ox or hippopotamus. tree →

Examples

Behold now behemoth, which I made with thee; he eateth grass as an ox. (Writings JOB.40.15, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

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