KJV dictionary & concordance

behemoth

Meaning of “behemoth”

A great, powerful creature that eats grass as an ox.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-references

1 occurrence1 verse1 bookKJV PCE

First occurrence: Job 40:15

Complete exact-word concordance

KJV PCE

¶ Behold now behemoth, which I made with thee; he eateth grass as an ox.

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The 1611 reading & marginal notes

1611 witness · Job 40:15 · retained source text

¶ Beholde now Behemoth which I made with thee, hee eateth grasse as an oxe.

1611 marginal noteOr, the Elephant, as some think.

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