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Definition of Behemoth
1. Noun. Someone or something that is abnormally large and powerful.
Generic synonyms: Anomaly, Unusual Person
Derivative terms: Colossal, Giant, Gigantic, Monstrous
2. Noun. A person of exceptional importance and reputation.
Generic synonyms: Important Person, Influential Person, Personage
Derivative terms: Titanic
Definition of Behemoth
1. n. An animal, probably the hippopotamus, described in Job xl. 15- 24.
Definition of Behemoth
1. Noun. (Bible) A great and mighty beast God shows Job in Job 40:15-24. ¹
2. Noun. A great and mighty monster. ¹
3. Noun. Something which has the qualities of great power and might, and monstrous proportions. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Behemoth
1. a large beast [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Behemoth
Literary usage of Behemoth
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. A Library of American Literature from the Earliest Settlement to the Present by Arthur Stedman, Edmund Clarence Stedman (1894)
"[behemoth: a Legend of the Mound-Builders.—Various Writings. 1843.] THE fifth
day from this, the Mound-builders arrived in considerable numbers, ..."
2. The Messages of the Poets: The Books of Job and Canticles and Some Minor by Nathaniel Schmidt (1911)
"1 hen 1 will acknowledge Conceal them in a hidden place. strength And then will
I confess to thee, your (40 : 13, 14) behemoth, 2. behemoth and Leviathan: ..."
3. Modern Judaism: Or, A Brief Account of the Opinions, Traditions, Rites by John Allen (1830)
"Traditions concerning behemoth, a huge Quadruped:— Leviathan, an immense Fish:—Bar
... Among many passages of scripture in which the Hebrew word behemoth ..."
4. Southey's Common-place Book by Robert Southey (1849)
"—HOBBES, behemoth. Leagues and Covenants. " SOLEMN Leagues and Covenants," says
CHARLES I. "are the common road used in all factions and powerful ..."
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