Job 41:23

23 The flakes of his flesh are joined together. They are firm on him. They can't be moved.

Job 41:23 Meaning and Commentary

Job 41:23

The flakes of his flesh are joined together
The muscles of his hefty are not flaccid and flabby, but solid and firmly compacted;

they are firm in themselves; they cannot be moved;
that is, not very easily, not without a large sharp cutting knife, and that used with much strength.

Job 41:23 In-Context

21 His breath kindles coals. A flame goes forth from his mouth.

22 In his neck there is strength. Terror dances before him.

23 The flakes of his flesh are joined together. They are firm on him. They can't be moved.

24 His heart is as firm as a stone, Yes, firm as the lower millstone.

25 When he raises himself up, the mighty are afraid. They retreat before his thrashing.