Job 41:8

8 Lay your hand on him. Remember the battle, and do so 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 Will traders barter for him? Will they part him among the merchants?

7 Can you fill his skin with barbed irons, Or his head with fish-spears?

8 Lay your hand on him. Remember the battle, and do so no more.

9 Behold, the hope of him is in vain. Will not one be cast down even at the sight of him?

10 None is so fierce that he dare stir him up. Who then is he who can stand before me?