Albert Barnes Commentary Job 41:33

Albert Barnes Commentary

Job 41:33

1798–1870
Presbyterian
Albert Barnes
Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes Commentary

Job 41:33

1798–1870
Presbyterian
SCRIPTURE

"Upon earth there is not his like, That is made without fear." — Job 41:33 (ASV)

Upon earth there is not his like - Hebrew, “Upon the dust.” The meaning is that no other animal can be compared with him; or the land does not produce such a monster as this. For size, strength, ferocity, courage, and formidableness, no animal will bear a comparison with him. This can be true only of some such fierce creature as the crocodile.

Who is made without fear - Margin, “Or, behave themselves with fear.” The meaning is that he is created not to be afraid; he has no dread of others. In this respect, he is unlike other animals. The Septuagint renders this, “He is made to be sported with by my angels.”