Job 41:8

8 Should you lay your hand on him, you would never remember the battle.

Job 41:8 Meaning and Commentary

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. Broughton renders it; expect a fight will ensue, in which thou wilt have no share with this creature:

do no more;
if thou canst by any means escape, take care never to do the like again; or thou wilt never do so any more, thou wilt certainly die for it.

Job 41:8 In-Context

6 Will merchants sell him; will they divide him among traders?

7 Can you fill his hide with darts, his head with a fishing spear?

8 Should you lay your hand on him, you would never remember the battle.

9 Such hopes would be delusional; surely the sight of him makes one stumble.

10 Nobody is fierce enough to rouse him; who then can stand before me?