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