Job 41:23

23 The failings of his flesh are joined together; his flesh is firm in him and does not move.

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, and a flame goes out of his mouth.
22 In his neck dwells strength, and before him the work is undone.
23 The failings of his flesh are joined together; his flesh is firm in him and does not move.
24 His heart is as firm as a stone; as hard as a piece of the lower millstone.
25 Of his greatness, the mighty are afraid; by reason of breakings they remove sin from themselves.
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