Job 41:23

23 The folds of its flesh are tightly joined; they are firm and immovable.

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Job 41:23 in Other Translations

KJV

23 The flakes of his flesh are joined together: they are firm in themselves; they cannot be moved.

ESV

23 The folds of his flesh stick together, firmly cast on him and immovable.

NLT

23 Its flesh is hard and firm and cannot be penetrated.

MSG

23 Sinewy and lithe, there's not a soft spot in his entire body -

CSB

23 The folds of his flesh are joined together, solid as metal and immovable.

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.

Taken from John Gill's Exposition of the Bible

Job 41:23 In-Context

21 Its breath sets coals ablaze, and flames dart from its mouth.

22 Strength resides in its neck; dismay goes before it.

23 The folds of its flesh are tightly joined; they are firm and immovable.

24 Its chest is hard as rock, hard as a lower millstone.

25 When it rises up, the mighty are terrified; they retreat before its thrashing.

Job 41:23

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Job 41:23 in Other Translations

Job 41:23 Meaning and Commentary

Job 41:23 In-Context