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Will he make many petitions to you? Or will he speak soft words to you?
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Leviathan's Fierce Pride
Commentators explain that these rhetorical questions illustrate Leviathan's untamable spirit. Unlike a human captive who might beg for mercy or use 'soft words,' this creature is described as too 'spirited and stouthearted' to submit. It will not plead or flatter, highlighting its wild and unconquerable nature.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Will he make many supplications unto thee? - In the manner of a captive begging for his life. That is, will he quietly submit to you? Prof…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Will he make many supplications to you ? &c.] To cease pursuing him, or to let him go when taken, or to use him well and …
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…
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13th Century
Catholic
After the Lord described the power of Leviathan, showing that humanity cannot conquer him but only God can, He now speaks of Leviathan's power to a…
