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If one lay at him with the sword, it can`t avail; Nor the spear, the dart, nor the pointed shaft.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
The sword of him that layeth at him – The word “sword” here (חרב chereb) means undoubtedly “harpoon,” or a sharp instrumen…
19th Century
Anglican
The sword of him that layeth at him. —Literally, As to one approaching him (to slay him), his sword cannot stand; it …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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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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…
13th Century
Catholic
After describing the structure of Leviathan, the Lord next describes its powerful actions. Just as He first described the arrangement of its head a…
