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Behemoth

Holman Bible Dictionary

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(bee' hih mahth) Animal God created known for enormous strength and toughness. The behemoth is apparently an animal that lives near water (Job 40:15-22 ). This animal demonstrates the power, knowledge, and majesty of God, qualities Job did not have. Bible students identify this animal as hippopotamus or crocodile. See Animals; Leviathan .

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Butler, Trent C. Editor. Entry for 'Behemoth'. Holman Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​hbd/​b/behemoth.html. 1991.
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