Job 41:5
(40:29) Canst thou play with him as with a bird? and tie him up for thy maidens?
Leeser Tanakh
In The King James Version
Wilt thou play with him as with a bird? or wilt thou bind him for thy maidens?
In Context
4(40:28) Will he make a covenant with thee? that thou couldst take him as a servant for ever?
6(40:30) Can companions waylay him? can they divide him among merchants?
Cross References
Job 28:11The various droppings of water he uniteth into streams, and what is hidden he bringeth forth to light.
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 →