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Leviathan as Fallen Egypt
Scholars unanimously interpret "Leviathan" not as a literal sea monster, but as a powerful poetic symbol for Egypt and its king, Pharaoh. The "breaking of the heads" vividly portrays God's complete and decisive victory over the powerful Egyptian army at the Red Sea, demonstrating His supreme power over earthly empires.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 74:14
18th Century
Theologian
Thou brakest the heads of leviathan in pieces - On the meaning of the word “leviathan,” see the notes at Job 41:1. The word is used…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 74:14
19th Century
Bishop
Leviathan. —See last note.
And gave him ... —The crocodile was eaten by the people of Ele…
John Gill
On Psalms 74:14
17th Century
Pastor
You breakest the heads of leviathan in pieces
A large fish, generally thought to be the whale, by some the crocodi…
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Matthew Henry
On Psalms 74:12–17
17th Century
Minister
The church silences her own complaints. What God had done for his people, as their King of old, encouraged them to depend on him. It was the Lord's…