Job 41:23

23 The folds of his flesh are tightly joined; they are firm and immovable.

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 sets coals ablaze, and flames pour from his mouth.

22 Strength resides in his neck, and dismay leaps before him.

23 The folds of his flesh are tightly joined; they are firm and immovable.

24 His chest is as hard as a rock, as hard as a lower millstone!

25 When Leviathan rises up, the mighty are terrified; they withdraw before his thrashing.