Job 41:3

3 I will not be silent because of him: though because of his power shall pity his antagonist.

Job 41:3 Meaning and Commentary

Job 41:3

Will he make many supplications unto thee?
&c.] To cease pursuing him, or to let him go when taken, or to use him well and not take away his life; no, he is too spirited and stouthearted to ask any favour, it is below him;

will he speak soft [words] unto thee?
smooth and flattering ones, for the above purposes? he will not: this is a figurative way of speaking.

Job 41:3 In-Context

1 Hast thou not seen him? and hast thou not wondered at the things said ? Dost thou not fear because preparation has been made by me? for who is there that resists me?

2 Or who will resist me, and abide, since the whole under heaven is mine?

3 I will not be silent because of him: though because of his power shall pity his antagonist.

4 Who will open the face of his garment? and who can enter within the fold of his breastplate?

5 Who will open the doors of his face? terror is round about his teeth.