Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The folds of its flesh are tightly joined; they are firm and immovable. New Living Translation Its flesh is hard and firm and cannot be penetrated. English Standard Version The folds of his flesh stick together, firmly cast on him and immovable. Berean Standard Bible The folds of his flesh are tightly joined; they are firm and immovable. King James Bible The flakes of his flesh are joined together: they are firm in themselves; they cannot be moved. New King James Version The folds of his flesh are joined together; They are firm on him and cannot be moved. New American Standard Bible “The folds of his flesh are joined together, Firm and immovable on him. NASB 1995 “The folds of his flesh are joined together, Firm on him and immovable. NASB 1977 “The folds of his flesh are joined together, Firm on him and immovable. Legacy Standard Bible The folds of its flesh cling together, Hardened upon it and is not shaken. Amplified Bible “The folds of his flesh are joined together, Firm on him and immobile [when he moves]. Christian Standard Bible The folds of his flesh are joined together, solid as metal and immovable. Holman Christian Standard Bible The folds of his flesh are joined together, solid as metal and immovable. American Standard Version The flakes of his flesh are joined together: They are firm upon him; they cannot be moved. Contemporary English Version the weakest parts of its body are harder than iron, English Revised Version The flakes of his flesh are joined together: they are firm upon him; they cannot be moved. GOD'S WORD® Translation The folds of its flesh stick to each other. They are solid and cannot be moved. Good News Translation There is not a weak spot in his skin; it is as hard and unyielding as iron. International Standard Version There is no flaw in his body's armor; it is firmly fixed on him and unbreachable. NET Bible The folds of its flesh are tightly joined; they are firm on it, immovable. New Heart English Bible The flakes of his flesh are joined together. They are firm on him. They can't be moved. Webster's Bible Translation The flakes of his flesh are joined together: they are firm in themselves; they cannot be moved. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThe folds of his flesh are tightly joined; they are firm and immovable. World English Bible The flakes of his flesh are joined together. They are firm on him. They can’t be moved. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThe flakes of his flesh have adhered—Firm on him—it is not moved. Young's Literal Translation The flakes of his flesh have adhered -- Firm upon him -- it is not moved. Smith's Literal Translation The flaps of his flesh adhered: it will press upon him; it will not be moved. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe members of his flesh cleave one to another : he shall send lightnings against him, and they shall not be carried to another place. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible The folds of his flesh stick together, it is cast over him and immovable. New Revised Standard Version The folds of its flesh cling together; it is firmly cast and immovable. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHe has great strength in his neck, and fear is to him like dancing. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated His flesh is glorious and strong and firmly knit and unmoved OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The flakes of his flesh are joined together; They are firm upon him; they cannot be moved. Brenton Septuagint Translation The flesh also of his body is joined together: if one pours violence upon him, he shall not be moved. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context God's Power Shown in Leviathan…22Strength resides in his neck, and dismay leaps before him. 23The folds of his flesh are tightly joined; they are firm and immovable. 24His chest is as hard as a rock, as hard as a lower millstone!… Cross References Psalm 104:25-26 Here is the sea, vast and wide, teeming with creatures beyond number, living things both great and small. / There the ships pass, and Leviathan, which You formed to frolic there. Isaiah 27:1 In that day the LORD will take His sharp, great, and mighty sword, and bring judgment on Leviathan the fleeing serpent—Leviathan the coiling serpent—and He will slay the dragon of the sea. Ezekiel 29:3 Speak to him and tell him that this is what the Lord GOD says: Behold, I am against you, O Pharaoh king of Egypt, O great monster who lies among his rivers, who says, ‘The Nile is mine; I made it myself.’ Psalm 74:13-14 You divided the sea by Your strength; You smashed the heads of the dragons of the sea; / You crushed the heads of Leviathan; You fed him to the creatures of the desert. Isaiah 51:9 Awake, awake, put on strength, O arm of the LORD. Wake up as in days past, as in generations of old. Was it not You who cut Rahab to pieces, who pierced through the dragon? Revelation 12:9 And the great dragon was hurled down—that ancient serpent called the devil and Satan, the deceiver of the whole world. He was hurled to the earth, and his angels with him. Revelation 13:1 Then I saw a beast with ten horns and seven heads rising out of the sea. There were ten royal crowns on its horns and blasphemous names on its heads. Psalm 89:9-10 You rule the raging sea; when its waves mount up, You still them. / You crushed Rahab like a carcass; You scattered Your enemies with Your mighty arm. Isaiah 43:16-17 Thus says the LORD, who makes a way in the sea and a path through the surging waters, / who brings out the chariots and horses, the armies and warriors together, to lie down, never to rise again; to be extinguished, snuffed out like a wick: Daniel 7:2-3 Daniel declared: “In my vision in the night I looked, and suddenly the four winds of heaven were churning up the great sea. / Then four great beasts came up out of the sea, each one different from the others: Matthew 8:24-27 Suddenly a violent storm came up on the sea, so that the boat was engulfed by the waves. But Jesus was sleeping. / The disciples went and woke Him, saying, “Lord, save us! We are perishing!” / “You of little faith,” Jesus replied, “why are you so afraid?” Then He got up and rebuked the winds and the sea, and it was perfectly calm. ... Mark 4:37-41 Soon a violent windstorm came up, and the waves were breaking over the boat, so that it was being swamped. / But Jesus was in the stern, sleeping on the cushion. So they woke Him and said, “Teacher, don’t You care that we are perishing?” / Then Jesus got up and rebuked the wind and the sea. “Silence!” He commanded. “Be still!” And the wind died down, and it was perfectly calm. ... Luke 8:23-25 As they sailed, He fell asleep, and a windstorm came down on the lake, so that the boat was being swamped, and they were in great danger. / The disciples went and woke Him, saying, “Master, Master, we are perishing!” Then Jesus got up and rebuked the wind and the raging waters, and they subsided, and all was calm. / “Where is your faith?” He asked. Frightened and amazed, they asked one another, “Who is this? He commands even the winds and the water, and they obey Him!” Revelation 17:15 Then the angel said to me, “The waters you saw, where the prostitute was seated, are peoples and multitudes and nations and tongues. Psalm 18:15 The channels of the sea appeared, and the foundations of the world were exposed, at Your rebuke, O LORD, at the blast of the breath of Your nostrils. Treasury of Scripture The flakes of his flesh are joined together: they are firm in themselves; they cannot be moved. flakes. Job 41:17 They are joined one to another, they stick together, that they cannot be sundered. Jump to Previous Adhered Cast Cleave Firm Firmly Fixed Flakes Flesh Folds Immovable Joined Moved Plates Themselves Tightly TogetherJump to Next Adhered Cast Cleave Firm Firmly Fixed Flakes Flesh Folds Immovable Joined Moved Plates Themselves Tightly TogetherJob 41 1. Of God's great power in the leviathanThe folds of his flesh are tightly joined; This phrase describes the physical characteristics of the creature known as Leviathan, often interpreted as a large sea creature or dragon-like being. In the context of Job, Leviathan symbolizes chaos and the untamable forces of nature, which only God can control. The tightly joined folds suggest strength and impenetrability, emphasizing the creature's formidable nature. This imagery can be connected to the broader biblical theme of God's sovereignty over creation, as seen in passages like Psalm 104:26, where Leviathan is mentioned as part of God's creation, playing in the sea. they are firm and immovable. Persons / Places / Events 1. JobA man of great faith and patience, who endured immense suffering and sought understanding from God. 2. Leviathan A powerful sea creature described in Job 41, symbolizing chaos and strength beyond human control. 3. God The speaker in this passage, who is responding to Job, emphasizing His sovereignty and the majesty of His creation. 4. The Sea Often a symbol of chaos and danger in ancient Near Eastern literature, representing the domain of Leviathan. 5. The Dialogue Part of God's response to Job, highlighting the limitations of human understanding and power compared to God's creation. Teaching Points God's SovereigntyThe description of Leviathan's impenetrable strength serves as a reminder of God's unmatched power and control over all creation. Human Limitations Just as Job is reminded of his limitations in understanding and controlling Leviathan, we too must recognize our limitations and trust in God's wisdom. Symbol of Chaos Leviathan represents chaos and disorder, yet it is under God's control, teaching us that God can bring order to the chaos in our lives. Faith in God's Plan Even when faced with overwhelming challenges, like Leviathan, we are called to have faith in God's plan and His ability to sustain us. The Majesty of Creation The intricate description of Leviathan's form points to the majesty and complexity of God's creation, encouraging us to marvel at His handiwork. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Job 41How does Job remain faithful amidst immense suffering? Job 30:23 - If Job believes God will bring him to death, how does this align or conflict with the broader theology of afterlife or resurrection found elsewhere in Scripture? In Job 5:17, why is suffering portrayed as proof of divine discipline, and does this contradict other scriptures where suffering occurs without such a cause? What does 'The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak' mean?(23) The flakes of his flesh--i.e., the parts that in other animals hang down: e.g., dewlaps, &c., are not flabby, as with them.Verse 23. - The flakes of his flesh are joined together. Even the softer muscles, and parts which in most animals are yielding and flabby, in the crocodile are bound up, and, as it were, soldered together (scrap. ver. 17). They are firm in themselves; rather, they are firm upon him; literally, fused upon him, like detached pieces of metal, which are melted one into another. They cannot be moved. His whole body is so firmly compacted together that it is all one piece; the separate parts cannot be moved separately. One result is that the crocodile has great difficulty in turning. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew The foldsמַפְּלֵ֣י (map·pə·lê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 4651: A falling off, chaff, something pendulous, a flap of his flesh בְשָׂר֣וֹ (ḇə·śā·rōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1320: Flesh, body, person, the pudenda of a, man are tightly joined; דָבֵ֑קוּ (ḏā·ḇê·qū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 1692: To impinge, cling, adhere, to catch by pursuit they are firm יָצ֥וּק (yā·ṣūq) Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine singular Strong's 3332: To pour out, to melt, cast as metal, to place firmly, to stiffen, grow hard and immovable. בַּל־ (bal-) Adverb Strong's 1077: A failure, nothing, not at all, lest Links Job 41:23 NIVJob 41:23 NLT Job 41:23 ESV Job 41:23 NASB Job 41:23 KJV Job 41:23 BibleApps.com Job 41:23 Biblia Paralela Job 41:23 Chinese Bible Job 41:23 French Bible Job 41:23 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 41:23 The flakes of his flesh are joined (Jb) |
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