Job 40:16-24

16 Look at the strength it has in its body; the muscles of its stomach are powerful.

17 Its tail is like a cedar tree; the muscles of its thighs are woven together.

18 Its bones are like tubes of bronze; its legs are like bars of iron.

19 It is one of the first of God's works, but its Maker can destroy it.

20 The hills, where the wild animals play, provide food for it.

21 It lies under the lotus plants, hidden by the tall grass in the swamp.

22 The lotus plants hide it in their shadow; the poplar trees by the streams surround it.

23 If the river floods, it will not be afraid; it is safe even if the Jordan River rushes to its mouth.

24 Can anyone blind its eyes and capture it? Can anyone put hooks in its nose?

Job 40:16-24 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO JOB 40

In this chapter Job is called upon to give in his answer, Job 40:1,2, which he does in the most humble manner, acknowledging his vileness and folly, Job 40:3-5; and then the Lord proceeds to give him further conviction of his superior justice and power, Job 40:6-9; and one thing he proposes to him, to humble the proud, if he could, and then he would own his own right hand could save him, Job 40:10-15; and observes to him another instance of his power in a creature called behemoth, which he had made, and gives a description of, Job 40:15-24.