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An Invincible Creature
Commentators explain that this verse vividly portrays Leviathan's invulnerability. Standard weapons of the time—whether a sword, spear, dart, or javelin—are completely ineffective against its tough hide. Some scholars note that weapons might even break upon impact, highlighting the futility of human strength against this creature God has made.
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Albert Barnes
On Job 41:26
18th Century
Theologian
The sword of him that layeth at him – The word “sword” here (חרב chereb) means undoubtedly “harpoon,” or a sharp instrumen…
Charles Ellicott
On Job 41:26
19th Century
Bishop
The sword of him that layeth at him. —Literally, As to one approaching him (to slay him), his sword cannot stand; it …
John Gill
On Job 41:26
17th Century
Pastor
The sword of him that lays at him cannot hold
It is either broken by striking at him, or however cannot pierce him a…
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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…