Job 41:3
Will he make many entreaties to thee? Will he speak soft words to thee?
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
Will he make many supplications unto thee? will he speak soft words unto thee?
In Context
2Canst thou put a rope into his nose, Or pierce his cheek with a hook?
4Will he make a covenant with thee? Canst thou take him for a servant for ever?
Cross References
Psalms 55:21Their speech was softer than butter, But war was in their heart; Their words were smoother than oil, Yet were they drawn swords.
Proverbs 18:23The poor useth entreaties; But the rich answereth roughly.
Isaiah 30:10Who say to the seers, “See not!” And to the prophets, “Prophesy not right things; Speak to us smooth things, Prophesy falsehood!
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 →