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Job 41:5

King James Version (KJV)

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Scripture focus

Wilt thou play with him as [with] a bird? or wilt thou bind him for thy maidens?

Job 41:5 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Job 41:5

Theological / Devotional

Play with him. Ancient inscriptions reveal that the Egyptians, and other ancient peoples, were fond of pet animals. Dogs, antelopes, leopards, monkeys, and birds of various kinds were all domesticated. A tame crocodile would be a most extraordinary pet! The “maidens” would surely object to such an idea! Sarcasm is used to emphasize the ways in which leviathan was superior to man.

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