Job 41:8

8 (40-27) Lay thy hand upon him: remember the battle, and speak no more.

Job 41:8 Meaning and Commentary

Job 41:8

Lay thine hand upon him
If thou canst or darest. It is dangerous so to do, either to the whale or crocodile;

remember the battle;
or "look for war", as Mr. Broughton renders it; expect a fight will ensue, in which thou wilt have no share with this creature:

do no more;
if thou canst by any means escape, take care never to do the like again; or thou wilt never do so any more, thou wilt certainly die for it.

Job 41:8 In-Context

6 (40-25) Shall friends cut him in pieces, shall merchants divide him?

7 (40-26) Wilt thou fill nets with his skin, and the cabins of fishes with his head?

8 (40-27) Lay thy hand upon him: remember the battle, and speak no more.

9 (40-28) Behold his hope shall fail him, and in the sight of all he shall be cast down.

10 (41-1) I will not stir him up, like one that is cruel, for who can resist my countenance?