Job 41:8
Job 41:8 in Multiple Translations
If you lay a hand on him, you will remember the battle and never repeat it!
Lay thine hand upon him, remember the battle, do no more.
Lay thy hand upon him; Remember the battle, and do so no more.
Only put your hand on him, and see what a fight you will have; you will not do it again!
If you were to grab hold of it, imagine the battle you would have! You wouldn't do that again!
One is ioyned to another: they sticke together, that they cannot be sundered.
Place on him thy hand, Remember the battle — do not add!
Lay your hand on him. Remember the battle, and do so no more.
Lay thy hand upon him, remember the battle, do no more.
They stick one to another and they hold one another fast, and shall not be separated.
If you grab one of them with your hands, it will fight you in a way that you will never forget, and you will never try to do it again!
Berean Amplified Bible — Job 41:8
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Job 41:8 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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אֶחָ֣ד
בְּ/אֶחָ֣ד
יִגַּ֑שׁוּ
וְ֝/ר֗וּחַ
לֹא
יָב֥וֹא
בֵֽינֵי/הֶֽם
אֶחָ֣ד
ʼechâd
H259
one
Adj
בְּ/אֶחָ֣ד
ʼechâd
H259
one
Prep | Adj
יִגַּ֑שׁוּ
nâgash
H5066
to approach
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
וְ֝/ר֗וּחַ
rûwach
H7307
spirit
Conj | N-cs
לֹא
lôʼ
H3808
not
Part
יָב֥וֹא
bôwʼ
H935
Lebo
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
בֵֽינֵי/הֶֽם
bêyn
H996
between
Prep | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Job 41:8
אֶחָ֣ד
ʼechâd
H259
"one"
Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means one or united, and is used to describe something that is single or unique. It is often translated as one, first, or alone. For example, in Genesis 1:5, God calls the light day and the darkness night, and separates them into one thing from another.
Definition: 1) one (number) 1a) one (number) 1b) each, every 1c) a certain 1d) an (indefinite article) 1e) only, once, once for all 1f) one...another, the one...the other, one after another, one by one 1g) first 1h) eleven (in combination), eleventh (ordinal)
Usage: Occurs in 739 OT verses. KJV: a, alike, alone, altogether, and, any(-thing), apiece, a certain, (dai-) ly, each (one), [phrase] eleven, every, few, first, [phrase] highway, a man, once, one, only, other, some, together, See also: Genesis 1:5; Exodus 36:26; Numbers 7:70.
בְּ/אֶחָ֣ד
ʼechâd
H259
"one"
Prep | Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means one or united, and is used to describe something that is single or unique. It is often translated as one, first, or alone. For example, in Genesis 1:5, God calls the light day and the darkness night, and separates them into one thing from another.
Definition: 1) one (number) 1a) one (number) 1b) each, every 1c) a certain 1d) an (indefinite article) 1e) only, once, once for all 1f) one...another, the one...the other, one after another, one by one 1g) first 1h) eleven (in combination), eleventh (ordinal)
Usage: Occurs in 739 OT verses. KJV: a, alike, alone, altogether, and, any(-thing), apiece, a certain, (dai-) ly, each (one), [phrase] eleven, every, few, first, [phrase] highway, a man, once, one, only, other, some, together, See also: Genesis 1:5; Exodus 36:26; Numbers 7:70.
יִגַּ֑שׁוּ
nâgash
H5066
"to approach"
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
To approach or draw near, like Moses to the burning bush, and can also mean to worship or present an argument, as in Genesis 18:23.
Definition: : approach 1) to draw near, approach 1a) (Qal) to draw or come near 1a1) of humans 1a1a) of sexual intercourse 1a2) of inanimate subject 1a2a) to approach one another 1b) (Niphal) to draw near 1c) (Hiphil) to cause to approach, bring near, bring 1d) (Hophal) to be brought near 1e) (Hithpael) to draw near Also means: na.gash (נָגַשׁ ": bring" H5066H)
Usage: Occurs in 112 OT verses. KJV: (make to) approach (nigh), bring (forth, hither, near), (cause to) come (hither, near, nigh), give place, go hard (up), (be, draw, go) near (nigh), offer, overtake, present, put, stand. See also: Genesis 18:23; 1 Samuel 28:25; Psalms 91:7.
וְ֝/ר֗וּחַ
rûwach
H7307
"spirit"
Conj | N-cs
In the Bible, this word for spirit refers to the breath of life, the wind, or a person's mind and emotions, as seen in the book of Ezekiel.
Definition: : spirit 1) wind, breath, mind, spirit 1a) breath 1b) wind 1b1) of heaven 1b2) quarter (of wind), side 1b3) breath of air 1b4) air, gas 1b5) vain, empty thing 1c) spirit (as that which breathes quickly in animation or agitation) 1c1) spirit, animation, vivacity, vigour 1c2) courage 1c3) temper, anger 1c4) impatience, patience 1c5) spirit, disposition (as troubled, bitter, discontented) 1c6) disposition (of various kinds), unaccountable or uncontrollable impulse 1c7) prophetic spirit 1d) spirit (of the living, breathing being in man and animals) 1d1) as gift, preserved by God, God's spirit, departing at death, disembodied being 1e) spirit (as seat of emotion) 1e1) desire 1e2) sorrow, trouble 1f) spirit 1f1) as seat or organ of mental acts 1f2) rarely of the will 1f3) as seat especially of moral character 1g) Spirit of God, the third person of the triune God, the Holy Spirit, coequal, coeternal with the Father and the Son 1g1) as inspiring ecstatic state of prophecy 1g2) as impelling prophet to utter instruction or warning 1g3) imparting warlike energy and executive and administrative power 1g4) as endowing men with various gifts 1g5) as energy of life 1g6) as manifest in the Shekinah glory 1g7) never referred to as a depersonalised force
Usage: Occurs in 348 OT verses. KJV: air, anger, blast, breath, [idiom] cool, courage, mind, [idiom] quarter, [idiom] side, spirit(-ual), tempest, [idiom] vain, (whirl-) wind(-y). See also: Genesis 1:2; Job 6:26; Psalms 1:4.
לֹא
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
יָב֥וֹא
bôwʼ
H935
"Lebo"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
This verb means to go or come, and is used in many contexts, such as entering a place or approaching someone, as seen in the book of Genesis. It can also mean to abide or apply, and is translated in various ways in the KJV Bible. This term is related to the name Lebo Hamath.
Definition: A shortened name of Lebo Hamath complined withcha.mat (חֲמָת "Hamath" H2574) This name means to go in, enter
Usage: Occurs in 2307 OT verses. KJV: abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. See also: Genesis 2:19; Genesis 32:7; Exodus 1:19.
בֵֽינֵי/הֶֽם
bêyn
H996
"between"
Prep | Suff
Between is the meaning of this preposition, used to show a location or a choice, like either or, as seen in Exodus where it describes the space between two objects.
Definition: : between between, among, in the midst of (with other preps), from between
Usage: Occurs in 248 OT verses. KJV: among, asunder, at, between (-twixt...and), [phrase] from (the widest), [idiom] in, out of, whether (it be...or), within. See also: Genesis 1:4; Joshua 24:7; Psalms 68:14.
Study Notes — Job 41:8
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- Context
- Cross References
- Job 41:8 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Job 41:8
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 41:8
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 41:8
- Trapp's Commentary on Job 41:8
- Ellicott's Commentary on Job 41:8
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 41:8
- Cambridge Bible on Job 41:8
- Barnes' Notes on Job 41:8
- Whedon's Commentary on Job 41:8
- Sermons on Job 41:8
Context — The LORD’s Power Shown in Leviathan
6Will traders barter for him or divide him among the merchants?
7Can you fill his hide with harpoons or his head with fishing spears?
8If you lay a hand on him, you will remember the battle and never repeat it!
9Surely hope of overcoming him is false. Is not the sight of him overwhelming? 10No one is so fierce as to rouse Leviathan. Then who is able to stand against Me?Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 1 Kings 20:11 | And the king of Israel replied, “Tell him: ‘The one putting on his armor should not boast like one taking it off.’” |
| 2 | Luke 14:31–32 | Or what king on his way to war with another king will not first sit down and consider whether he can engage with ten thousand men the one coming against him with twenty thousand? And if he is unable, he will send a delegation while the other king is still far off, to ask for terms of peace. |
| 3 | 2 Kings 10:4 | But they were terrified and reasoned, “If two kings could not stand against him, how can we?” |
Job 41:8 Summary
[This verse means that if you try to take on something that is too big for you, like the powerful creature Leviathan, you will quickly realize that you are in over your head and will not want to try it again. It's like trying to tame a wild animal - it's just not possible. As it says in Jeremiah 32:17, God is the one who can do all things, and we should trust in His power and authority. By submitting to God and trusting in His sovereignty, we can avoid trying to control things that are beyond our abilities and instead find peace and rest in Him.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to 'lay a hand' on Leviathan in Job 41:8?
Laying a hand on Leviathan means to try to capture, control, or dominate this powerful creature, which is a metaphor for trying to tackle a formidable challenge or enemy, as seen in Job 41:1-7 and Psalm 104:25-26.
Why will someone remember the battle and never repeat it if they try to lay a hand on Leviathan?
The person will remember the battle and never repeat it because the experience of trying to capture or control Leviathan will be so overwhelmingly difficult and potentially disastrous that they will learn their lesson and never attempt it again, similar to the warning in Proverbs 24:21-22.
Is Leviathan a real creature or just a metaphor in Job 41:8?
While the existence of a creature like Leviathan is not definitively proven, the description in Job 41:1-34 suggests that it may be based on a real animal, such as a large sea creature or dinosaur, but its primary function in the passage is as a metaphor for God's power and authority, as seen in Psalm 74:13-14 and Isaiah 27:1.
What is the main point that God is trying to convey through the example of Leviathan in Job 41:8?
The main point is that God is all-powerful and sovereign, and humans should not try to challenge or control Him, but rather submit to His authority and worship Him, as seen in Job 42:1-6 and Romans 11:33-36.
Reflection Questions
- What are some 'Leviathans' in my life that I am trying to control or dominate, and how can I learn to trust God with them?
- How can I apply the lesson of Job 41:8 to my own life and avoid trying to tackle challenges that are beyond my abilities?
- What does the example of Leviathan teach me about God's power and authority, and how can I respond to Him in worship and humility?
- In what ways can I 'remember the battle' and learn from my past experiences, so that I do not repeat the same mistakes and instead trust in God's sovereignty?
Gill's Exposition on Job 41:8
Lay thine hand upon him,.... If thou canst or darest. It is dangerous so to do, either to the whale or crocodile; remember the battle; or "look for war", as Mr.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 41:8
Lay thine hand upon him, remember the battle, do no more. If thou lay, etc., thou wilt have reason ever to the battle, how severe it was, and thou wilt never try, it again.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 41:8
Lay thine hand upon him; either, 1. In a familiar and friendly manner, that thou mayst catch him by deceit, when thou canst not do it by force. Or rather, 2. In way of hostility, seize upon him and take him by a strong hand, if thou darest do so. Remember the battle; but ere thou do attempt that, consider what thou art doing, and how hazardous thy enterprise is, and with whom and with what disadvantage thou art going to fight, and, as it follows, do no more, proceed no further, draw back thy hand, and be thankful for so great a deliverance. Or the verse may be rendered thus, If (which particle is oft understood) thou offerest or attemptest to lay violent hands on him, thou wilt have cause to remember (the imperative being put for the future, which is frequent in the Hebrew language) the battle, and thou wilt do so no more; if thou dost escape, thou wilt never forget thy danger, nor attempt any thing of like nature for the time to come.
Trapp's Commentary on Job 41:8
Job 41:8 Lay thine hand upon him, remember the battle, do no more.Ver. 8. Lay thy hand upon him] Stroke him, clap him on the back, and see if that way thou canst win upon him, since by force thou canst not catch and kill him. Or draw near and offer but the least violence to him if thou darest, and he will quickly make thee repent it; so that thou wilt have little joy either to flatter him or to fight it out with him, for he will be the death of thee.
Ellicott's Commentary on Job 41:8
(8) Remember the battle.—“Bear in mind what thou dost attempt, and thou wilt not do it again.”
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 41:8
Verse 8. Lay thine hand upon him?] Mr. Heath translates, "Be sure thou strike home. Mind thy blow: rely not upon a second stroke." Mr. Good translates: - "Make ready thy hand against him. Dare the contest: be firm." He is a dangerous animal; when thou attackest him, be sure of thy advantage; if thou miss, thou art ruined. Depend not on other advantages, if thou miss the first. Kill him at once, or he will kill thee.
Cambridge Bible on Job 41:8
8. The verse is ironical, Lay thine hand upon him! Think of the battle: thou shalt do so no more. The last words, thou shalt do so no more (so the Geneva), refer to the ironical advice given in the first clause, “lay thine hand upon him”! The thought of the “battle,” that is, the conflict, will be sufficient to deter from any attempt to renew it.
Barnes' Notes on Job 41:8
Lay thine hand upon him - Prof. Lee renders this, very improperly, as it seems to me, “Lay thine hand on thy mouth respecting him,” supposing it means that he should be awed into silence by dread of the animal referred to.
Whedon's Commentary on Job 41:8
b. If Job by no means dare to stand before the creature, how dare he appear before the Creator, prating of his rights, and urging preposterous claims upon a Being who has received nothing from man,
Sermons on Job 41:8
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The Call of God - Part 2 by Derek Prince | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of doing the will of God and renouncing the desires and ambitions of the world. He highlights that the world and its temporary |
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Consider Before You Fight by C.H. Spurgeon | The sermon transcript discusses the power of God and His ability to control and manipulate nature. It references biblical stories such as the flood and the parting of the Red Sea t |
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The Fourfold Purpose of the Gospel by Jeff Rose | This sermon emphasizes the importance of proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ without compromise, highlighting the need to return to the true gospel message, the resistance faced |
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Still a Great Way Off (Gospel) by Roy Hession | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on two snippets from the parables in Luke chapters 14 and 15. The first snippet is about counting the costs before deciding to become a Christi |
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Cd Gv278 Leaders Breakfast, Kathmandu 85 by George Verwer | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of building relationships in God's work. He shares the example of his own ministry, which took 13 years of building relationsh |
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The Biblical Evangelism of the Westminster Confession #2 by Ernest C. Reisinger | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the importance of addressing the needs of the audience and applying the teachings of the Bible to their lives. He emphasizes the necessity of |
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The Parables of Jesus by Zac Poonen | Zac Poonen preaches on various aspects of entering God's Kingdom, emphasizing the importance of good soil for spiritual growth, the need to be properly clothed with Christ's righte |