Job 41:9
(41:1) Behold, his expectation was deceived: even at his mere sight is he cast down.
Leeser Tanakh
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
8(40:32) Lay thy hand upon him; think of the battle: thou wilt never do it again.
10(41:2) None is so daring that he would stir him up: and who is there that will stand up before me?
Cross References
Deuteronomy 28:34And thou shalt become mad from the sight of thy eyes which thou wilt see.
Isaiah 28:19As often as it passeth by shall it take you; for morning by morning shall it pass by, by day and by night; and the mere understanding of the report shall cause terror.
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 →