Job 41:9
Any hope to capture it is foolish. Anyone who tries is thrown to the ground.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
Behold, the hope of him is in vain: shall not one be cast down even at the sight of him?
In Context
8If you were to grab hold of it, imagine the battle you would have! You wouldn't do that again!
10Since no one has the courage to provoke Leviathan, who would dare to stand up against me?
Cross References
Deuteronomy 28:34What you see will drive you mad.
Isaiah 28:19It will rush by time after time, dragging you away morning upon morning, day and night, rushing on and on. Once you understand this message you will be absolutely terrified.
Matthew Henry on Job 41:2-11
Description of Leviathan. ( b. c. 1520.) 1 Canst thou draw out leviathan with a hook? or his tongue with a cord which thou lettest down? 2 Canst thou put a hook into his nose? or bore his jaw through with a thorn? 3 Will he make many supplications unto thee? will he speak soft words unto thee? 4 Will he make a covenant with thee? wilt thou take him for a servant for ever? 5 Wilt thou play with him as with a bird? or wilt thou bind him for thy maidens? 6 Shall the companions make a banquet of him? shall they part… Read the whole commentary →