Job 41:21

21 (41-12) His breath kindleth coals, and a flame cometh forth out of his mouth.

Job 41:21 Meaning and Commentary

Job 41:21

His breath kindles coals, and a flame goeth out of his
mouth.
] Hyperbolical expressions, which the above observations may seem to justify.

Job 41:21 In-Context

19 (41-10) Out of his mouth go forth lamps, like torches of lighted fire.
20 (41-11) Out of his nostrils goeth smoke, like that of a pot heated and boiling.
21 (41-12) His breath kindleth coals, and a flame cometh forth out of his mouth.
22 (41-13) In his neck strength shall dwell, and want goeth before his face.
23 (41-14) The members of his flesh cleave one to another: he shall send lightnings against him, and they shall not be carried to another place.
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