איוב, פרק ל״ט, פסוק כ׳

The imagery captures the spectacular power of the horse, blending its sudden, frantic movements with the awe-inspiring sounds it produces. The primary approach among commentators is that the comparison to a locust highlights the animal's agility. It raises the question of whether a human is capable of granting the horse its natural ability to leap, bound, and dart from place to place with such effortless lightness [רש״י, מצודת דוד, רלב״ג, מלבי״ם]. Others suggest the comparison focuses on sound rather than movement. Just as a massive swarm of locusts descending upon a field creates a deafening commotion, a galloping horse generates a tremendous, thundering noise [אבן עזרא, ביאור שטיינזלץ]. Taking a completely different perspective, some view the locust imagery as a reflection of the human struggle to tame the beast. A rider might press into the horse's belly and pull tightly on the reins, trying to force it into short, frequent jumps like a locust, yet the wild animal fiercely refuses to submit [אלשיך].

The description then turns to the horse's majestic glory and the terrifying noises of its neighing and snorting as it charges forward [רש״י, מצודת ציון, רמב״ן, אבן עזרא]. The sheer volume and force of the air blasting from its nostrils strike deep fear into anyone who hears it [מצודת דוד, רלב״ג, ביאור שטיינזלץ]. This sense of terror is amplified by the animal's magnificent and threatening appearance while it snorts [מלבי״ם]. It paints a picture of a creature so wild and unyielding that it seems to breathe smoke from its nostrils, remaining entirely unbroken by the rider upon its back [אלשיך].