Job 41

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 41 of 42

¹ ¶ Can you draw out the leviathan with a hook, or hold down his tongue with a cord?

² Can you put a reed rope into his nose, or pierce his jaw with a thorn?

³ Will he multiply supplications to you; or will he speak soft words to you?

⁴ Will he cut a covenant with you; will you take him for a slave forever?

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Chapter Summary

Of Jehovah's great power in the leviathan.

Key Hebrew Words

אֵימָה terror H367 · TWOT 80b

גַּאֲוָה pride, majesty H1346 · TWOT 299d

מָגֵן shield (scale) H4043 · TWOT 367c

עֹז strength H5797 · TWOT 1596b

מֶ֫לֶךְ king H4428 · TWOT 1199a

אֵשׁ fire H784 · TWOT 172

People & Context

Jehovah

Speaks of the untameable leviathan to humble Job, declaring none can stand before Him

Timeline

God Describes the Invincible Leviathan

God describes the terrifying Leviathan, asking if Job can capture it with a hook. He details its impenetrable scales, its breath that kindles coals, its sneezes that flash light, and declares it the fearless king over all the sons of pride.

Job 41:1-34

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