Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version When it rises up, the mighty are terrified; they retreat before its thrashing. New Living Translation When it rises, the mighty are afraid, gripped by terror. English Standard Version When he raises himself up, the mighty are afraid; at the crashing they are beside themselves. Berean Standard Bible When Leviathan rises up, the mighty are terrified; they withdraw before his thrashing. King James Bible When he raiseth up himself, the mighty are afraid: by reason of breakings they purify themselves. New King James Version When he raises himself up, the mighty are afraid; Because of his crashings they are beside themselves. New American Standard Bible “When he rises up, the mighty are afraid; Because of the crashing they are bewildered. NASB 1995 “When he raises himself up, the mighty fear; Because of the crashing they are bewildered. NASB 1977 “When he raises himself up, the mighty fear; Because of the crashing they are bewildered. Legacy Standard Bible When it raises itself up, the mighty fear, Because of the crashing they are bewildered. Amplified Bible “When he raises himself up, the mighty are afraid; Because of the crashing they are bewildered. Christian Standard Bible When Leviathan rises, the mighty are terrified; they withdraw because of his thrashing. Holman Christian Standard Bible When Leviathan rises, the mighty are terrified; they withdraw because of his thrashing. American Standard Version When he raiseth himself up, the mighty are afraid: By reason of consternation they are beside themselves. Contemporary English Version When this noisy monster appears, even the most powerful turn and run in fear. English Revised Version When he raiseth himself up, the mighty are afraid: by reason of consternation they are beside themselves. GOD'S WORD® Translation "The mighty are afraid when Leviathan rises. Broken down, they draw back. Good News Translation When he rises up, even the strongest are frightened; they are helpless with fear. International Standard Version When he rears up, the mighty are terrified; they are bewildered as he thrashes about. NET Bible When it rises up, the mighty are terrified, at its thrashing about they withdraw. New Heart English Bible When he raises himself up, the mighty are afraid. They retreat before his thrashing. Webster's Bible Translation When he raiseth himself, the mighty are afraid: by reason of breakings they purify themselves. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleWhen Leviathan rises up, the mighty are terrified; they withdraw before his thrashing. World English Bible When he raises himself up, the mighty are afraid. They retreat before his thrashing. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThe mighty are afraid at his rising, "" From his breakings they keep themselves free. Young's Literal Translation From his rising are the mighty afraid, From breakings they keep themselves free. Smith's Literal Translation His lifting up, the mighty will be stirred up: from breaking they shall purify themselves. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWhen he shall raise him up, the angels shall fear, and being affrighted shall purify themselves. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible When he rises up, the gods are afraid; when he crashes down, they fall back. New Revised Standard Version When it raises itself up the gods are afraid; at the crashing they are beside themselves. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHis heart is never made to quake for fear, but is firm like a stone; yea as hard as flint. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated From his awesomeness the mighty will be moved and the strong will be laid low OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917When he raiseth himself up, the mighty are afraid; By reason of despair they are beside themselves. Brenton Septuagint Translation And when he turns, he is a terror to the four-footed wild beasts which leap upon the earth. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context God's Power Shown in Leviathan…24His chest is as hard as a rock, as hard as a lower millstone! 25When Leviathan rises up, the mighty are terrified; they withdraw before his thrashing. 26The sword that reaches him has no effect, nor does the spear or dart or arrow.… Cross References Psalm 89:7 In the council of the holy ones, God is greatly feared, and awesome above all who surround Him. Isaiah 33:14 The sinners in Zion are afraid; trembling grips the ungodly: “Who of us can dwell with a consuming fire? Who of us can dwell with everlasting flames?” Nahum 1:6 Who can withstand His indignation? Who can endure His burning anger? His wrath is poured out like fire; even rocks are shattered before Him. Exodus 15:14-16 The nations will hear and tremble; anguish will grip the dwellers of Philistia. / Then the chiefs of Edom will be dismayed; trembling will seize the leaders of Moab; those who dwell in Canaan will melt away, / and terror and dread will fall on them. By the power of Your arm they will be as still as a stone until Your people pass by, O LORD, until the people You have bought pass by. Jeremiah 10:10 But the LORD is the true God; He is the living God and eternal King. The earth quakes at His wrath, and the nations cannot endure His indignation. Revelation 6:15-17 Then the kings of the earth, the nobles, the commanders, the rich, the mighty, and every slave and free man hid in the caves and among the rocks of the mountains. / And they said to the mountains and the rocks, “Fall on us and hide us from the face of the One seated on the throne, and from the wrath of the Lamb. / For the great day of Their wrath has come, and who is able to withstand it?” Psalm 76:7-8 You alone are to be feared. When You are angry, who can stand before You? / From heaven You pronounced judgment, and the earth feared and was still Isaiah 2:19-21 Men will flee to caves in the rocks and holes in the ground, away from the terror of the LORD and from the splendor of His majesty, when He rises to shake the earth. / In that day men will cast away to the moles and bats their idols of silver and gold—the idols they made to worship. / They will flee to caverns in the rocks and crevices in the cliffs, away from the terror of the LORD and from the splendor of His majesty, when He rises to shake the earth. Daniel 5:6 his face grew pale and his thoughts so alarmed him that his hips gave way and his knees knocked together. Ezekiel 32:10 I will cause many peoples to be appalled over you, and their kings will shudder in horror because of you when I brandish My sword before them. On the day of your downfall each of them will tremble every moment for his life.’ Luke 21:26 Men will faint from fear and anxiety over what is coming upon the earth, for the powers of the heavens will be shaken. Hebrews 12:21 The sight was so terrifying that even Moses said, “I am trembling with fear.” Psalm 18:7 Then the earth shook and quaked, and the foundations of the mountains trembled; they were shaken because He burned with anger. Isaiah 13:6-8 Wail, for the Day of the LORD is near; it will come as destruction from the Almighty. / Therefore all hands will fall limp, and every man’s heart will melt. / Terror, pain, and anguish will seize them; they will writhe like a woman in labor. They will look at one another, their faces flushed with fear. Joel 2:10-11 Before them the earth quakes; the heavens tremble. The sun and moon grow dark, and the stars lose their brightness. / The LORD raises His voice in the presence of His army. Indeed, His camp is very large, for mighty are those who obey His command. For the Day of the LORD is great and very dreadful. Who can endure it? Treasury of Scripture When he raises up himself, the mighty are afraid: by reason of breakings they purify themselves. by Psalm 107:28 Then they cry unto the LORD in their trouble, and he bringeth them out of their distresses. Jonah 1:4-6 But the LORD sent out a great wind into the sea, and there was a mighty tempest in the sea, so that the ship was like to be broken… Jump to Previous Afraid Bewildered Consternation Crashing Despair Fear Fight Free Gets Mighty Overcome Purify Raises Raiseth Ready Reason Retreat Rises Rising Strong Terrified ThemselvesJump to Next Afraid Bewildered Consternation Crashing Despair Fear Fight Free Gets Mighty Overcome Purify Raises Raiseth Ready Reason Retreat Rises Rising Strong Terrified ThemselvesJob 41 1. Of God's great power in the leviathanWhen Leviathan rises up The Leviathan is often understood as a large sea creature, possibly a crocodile or a mythical sea monster, symbolizing chaos and evil. In ancient Near Eastern mythology, similar creatures represented forces of chaos subdued by gods. Biblically, Leviathan is mentioned in other passages such as Psalm 74:14 and Isaiah 27:1, where it is depicted as a creature defeated by God, symbolizing God's power over chaos. The rising of Leviathan here suggests an overwhelming and fearsome presence, emphasizing the creature's formidable nature. the mighty are terrified they withdraw before his thrashing Persons / Places / Events 1. JobA man of great faith and patience, who undergoes severe trials and suffering. The book of Job is a dialogue about the nature of suffering and God's sovereignty. 2. Leviathan A powerful and fearsome creature described in the book of Job, often interpreted as a symbol of chaos or evil. The description of Leviathan serves to illustrate God's unmatched power and control over creation. 3. God The Almighty Creator who speaks to Job out of the whirlwind, highlighting His supreme authority and wisdom over all creation, including the mighty Leviathan. 4. The Mighty Refers to powerful and strong individuals who, despite their strength, are terrified by the presence of Leviathan, symbolizing human limitations in the face of divine power. 5. The Book of Job A poetic and philosophical text in the Old Testament that explores themes of suffering, divine justice, and the limits of human understanding. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty Over CreationThe description of Leviathan in Job 41 serves as a reminder of God's supreme power and control over all creation, including the most fearsome creatures. This should lead us to trust in God's sovereignty in our own lives. Human Limitations and Dependence on God The fear of the mighty before Leviathan illustrates human limitations. No matter how strong or powerful we may be, we are ultimately dependent on God for protection and strength. The Reality of Spiritual Warfare Leviathan can be seen as a symbol of the spiritual forces of chaos and evil. Believers are reminded of the reality of spiritual warfare and the need to rely on God's power to overcome. The Assurance of God's Victory Despite the fearsome nature of Leviathan, the Bible assures us of God's ultimate victory over all evil. This gives us hope and confidence in God's plan for redemption and restoration. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Job 41In light of lacking physical evidence or fossil records, what historical or archaeological support exists for Leviathan in Job 41? Why would God highlight an indomitable creature in Job 41 if no verifiable species today matches this description? How does the portrayal of Leviathan in Job 41 align or conflict with other biblical references to large sea creatures (e.g., Psalm 104:26 or Isaiah 27:1)? In Job 7:12, why does Job reference the sea or a monstrous creature (possibly Leviathan)--and does this suggest any mythological element at odds with a strictly historical reading of Scripture?(25) By reason of breakings--i.e., the waves he makes in the water, or the breakings he makes among the plants and trees in the water. They purify themselves--i.e., they are beside themselves; they are so overwhelmed with terror, that they take themselves off, as those who have to dwell apart for uncleanness. Verse 25. - When he raiseth up himself, the mighty are afraid. Egyptian historians said that one of their early kings had been slain by a crocodile (Manetho ap. Euseb., 'Chronicles Can.,' pars 1:20, p. 98). The worship paid to crocodiles in some parts of Egypt, and the hatred felt towards them in others, were probably alike inspired by fear. AElian says that, in the districts where crocodiles were worshipped, it was not safe for any one to wash his feet or to draw water at the river, and that in the vicinity of some towns people did not dare to walk along the bank of the stream ('Nat. An.,' 10:24). In modern times they have been known to precipitate men from the bank into the water by a sweep of their tail, and then to devour them at their leisure. By reason of breakings they purify themselves; rather, they are confounded. The "breakings" may by either the breakings forth of the animal from his lair among the Nile rushes, or his "breaking" of the weapons of his assailants.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew When Leviathan rises up,מִ֭שֵּׂתוֹ (miś·śê·ṯōw) Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 7613: An elevation, leprous scab, elation, cheerfulness, exaltation in rank, character the mighty אֵלִ֑ים (’ê·lîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 410: Strength -- as adjective, mighty, the Almighty are terrified; יָג֣וּרוּ (yā·ḡū·rū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 1481: To turn aside from the road, sojourn, to shrink, fear, to gather for, hostility they withdraw יִתְחַטָּֽאוּ׃ (yiṯ·ḥaṭ·ṭā·’ū) Verb - Hitpael - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 2398: To miss, to sin, to forfeit, lack, expiate, repent, lead astray, condemn before his thrashing. מִ֝שְּׁבָרִ֗ים (miš·šə·ḇā·rîm) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 7667: A breaking, fracture, crushing, breach, crash Links Job 41:25 NIVJob 41:25 NLT Job 41:25 ESV Job 41:25 NASB Job 41:25 KJV Job 41:25 BibleApps.com Job 41:25 Biblia Paralela Job 41:25 Chinese Bible Job 41:25 French Bible Job 41:25 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 41:25 When he raises himself up the mighty (Jb) |
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