Job 41:24

24 His stony heart is without fear, as unyielding and hard as a millstone.

Job 41:24 Meaning and Commentary

Job 41:24

His heart is as firm as a stone; yea, as hard as a piece of
the nether [millstone].
] Which must be understood not of the substance but of the qualities of it, being bold, courageous, undaunted, and unmerciful; which is true both of the whale and crocodile, and particularly of the crocodile: Aelianus ^F26 relates of one sort of them that they are unmerciful, though elsewhere ^F1, he represents them as fearful.

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FOOTNOTES:

F26 De Animal. l. 12. c. 41.
F1 Ibid. l. 10. c. 24.

Job 41:24 In-Context

22 His neck is so powerful that all who meet him are terrified.

23 There is not a weak spot in his skin; it is as hard and unyielding as iron.

24 His stony heart is without fear, as unyielding and hard as a millstone.

25 When he rises up, even the strongest are frightened; they are helpless with fear.

26 There is no sword that can wound him; no spear or arrow or lance that can harm him.