41 1 By the greatness of this monster Leviathan, God showeth his greatness and his power, which nothing can resist.

None is so fierce that dare stir him up. Who is he then that can [a]stand before me?

Who hath prevented me that I should [b]make an end? All under heaven is mine.

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Footnotes

  1. Job 41:1 If none dare stand against a whale, which is but a creature, who is able to compare with God the Creator?
  2. Job 41:2 Who hath taught me to accomplish my work?

41 Canst thou draw out leviathan with an hook? or his tongue with a cord which thou lettest down?

Canst thou put an hook into his nose? or bore his jaw through with a thorn?

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41 [a]“Can you pull in Leviathan(A) with a fishhook(B)
    or tie down its tongue with a rope?
Can you put a cord through its nose(C)
    or pierce its jaw with a hook?(D)

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Footnotes

  1. Job 41:1 In Hebrew texts 41:1-8 is numbered 40:25-32, and 41:9-34 is numbered 41:1-26.

God’s Power in the Leviathan

41 “Can you draw out (A)Leviathan[a] with a hook,
Or snare his tongue with a line which you lower?
Can you (B)put a reed through his nose,
Or pierce his jaw with a [b]hook?

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Footnotes

  1. Job 41:1 A large sea creature, exact identity unknown
  2. Job 41:2 thorn