Job 41:23

23 The folds of its flesh stick to each other. They are solid and cannot 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 Its breath sets coals on fire, and a flame pours from its mouth.

22 Strength resides in its neck, and power dances in front of it.

23 The folds of its flesh stick to each other. They are solid and cannot be moved.

24 Its chest is solid like a rock, solid like a millstone.

25 "The mighty are afraid when Leviathan rises. Broken down, they draw back.