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A Disorienting Terror
When Leviathan rises, even the 'mighty' are terrified. Commentators explain the original Hebrew depicts a fear so profound that it causes complete disorientation. People are described as losing their way in a panic-stricken flight, utterly overwhelmed by the creature's presence.
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Albert Barnes
On Job 41:25
18th Century
Theologian
When he raises up himself – When he rouses himself for an attack or in self-defense.
The mighty are afraid – The Vulgate r…
Charles Ellicott
On Job 41:25
19th Century
Bishop
By reason of breakings — that is, the waves he makes in the water, or the breakings he makes among the plants and trees in the wat…
John Gill
On Job 41:25
17th Century
Pastor
When he raiseth up himself
Not out of the waters, but above the surface of them, so as that his large bulk, his terr…
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Matthew Henry
On Job 41:1–34
17th Century
Minister
The description of the Leviathan is further to convince Job of his own weakness and of God's almighty power. Whether this Leviathan is a whale or a…