“"Is the unicorn willing to serve you?" This animal, as is reported, is similar to an ox and is found in the austral regions, armed with a single horn. In the unicorn, whoever is not subjected at all to the bondage of the world is covertly represented. It is said to be provided with a single horn, because there is only…”
Ephrem the Syrian, 4th c. — COMMENTARY ON JOB 39:9
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9Will the unicorn be willing to serve thee, or abide by thy crib?
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7He scorneth the multitude of the city, neither regardeth he the crying of the driver.
8The range of the mountains is his pasture, and he searcheth after every green thing.
— Job 39:9 —
10Canst thou bind the unicorn with his band in the furrow? or will he harrow the valleys after thee?
11Wilt thou trust him, because his strength is great? or wilt thou leave thy labour to him?