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Job 41:1 Meaning

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

Context Explained

1Canst thou draw out leviathan with an hook? or his tongue with a cord which thou lettest down?

2Canst thou put an hook into his nose? or bore his jaw through with a thorn?

3Will he make many supplications unto thee? will he speak soft words unto thee?

Key Themes

creationpowermystery

Related Cross References

  • Revelation 13:1

    Leviathan is often seen as a symbol of chaos, paralleling the beast in Revelation.

  • Job 40:15

    Behemoth and leviathan are both described as powerful creatures created by God.

  • Isaiah 27:1

    Leviathan is mentioned as a symbol of God's ultimate victory over chaos.

Source: Job 41:1