Job 41:13
Job 41:13 in Multiple Translations
Who can strip off his outer coat? Who can approach him with a bridle?
Who can discover the face of his garment? or who can come to him with his double bridle?
Who can strip off his outer garment? Who shall come within his jaws?
Who has ever taken off his outer skin? who may come inside his inner coat of iron?
Who can remove its hide? Who can penetrate its double coat of armor?
In his necke remayneth strength, and labour is reiected before his face.
Who hath uncovered the face of his clothing? Within his double bridle who doth enter?
Who can strip off his outer garment? Who will come within his jaws?
Who can discover the face of his garment? or who can come to him with his double bridle?
In his neck strength shall dwell, and want goeth before his face.
◄Can anyone strip off their hides?/No one is able to strip off their hides.► [RHQ] ◄Can anyone try to put bridles on them?/No one can try to put bridles on them.► [RHQ] (OR, Can anyone pierce their very thick hides?)
Berean Amplified Bible — Job 41:13
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Job 41:13 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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נַ֭פְשׁ/וֹ
גֶּחָלִ֣ים
תְּלַהֵ֑ט
וְ֝/לַ֗הַב
מִ/פִּ֥י/ו
יֵצֵֽא
נַ֭פְשׁ/וֹ
nephesh
H5315
soul
N-cs | Suff
גֶּחָלִ֣ים
gechel
H1513
coal
N-cp
תְּלַהֵ֑ט
lâhaṭ
H3857
to kindle
V-Piel-Imperf-3fs
וְ֝/לַ֗הַב
lahab
H3851
flame
Conj | N-ms
מִ/פִּ֥י/ו
peh
H6310
lip
Prep | N-ms | Suff
יֵצֵֽא
yâtsâʼ
H3318
to come out
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Job 41:13
נַ֭פְשׁ/וֹ
nephesh
H5315
"soul"
N-cs | Suff
The Hebrew word for soul or living being, used in the Bible to describe the essence of a person or animal. It encompasses the ideas of life, breath, and vitality, and is translated as 'soul' or 'creature' in the KJV. This word is central to biblical concepts of humanity and existence.
Definition: 1) soul, self, life, creature, person, appetite, mind, living being, desire, emotion, passion 1a) that which breathes, the breathing substance or being, soul, the inner being of man 1b) living being 1c) living being (with life in the blood) 1d) the man himself, self, person or individual 1e) seat of the appetites 1f) seat of emotions and passions 1g) activity of mind 1g1) uncertain 1h) activity of the will 1h1) uncertain 1i) activity of the character 1i1) uncertain
Usage: Occurs in 683 OT verses. KJV: any, appetite, beast, body, breath, creature, [idiom] dead(-ly), desire, [idiom] (dis-) contented, [idiom] fish, ghost, [phrase] greedy, he, heart(-y), (hath, [idiom] jeopardy of) life ([idiom] in jeopardy), lust, man, me, mind, mortally, one, own, person, pleasure, (her-, him-, my-, thy-) self, them (your) -selves, [phrase] slay, soul, [phrase] tablet, they, thing, ([idiom] she) will, [idiom] would have it. See also: Genesis 1:20; Leviticus 26:43; Judges 18:25.
גֶּחָלִ֣ים
gechel
H1513
"coal"
N-cp
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means a burning coal or hot ember, often used to describe intense heat or purification. It appears in various contexts, including Isaiah and Ezekiel. The word symbolizes refinement and cleansing.
Definition: coal, burning coal, coals of fire, hot coals
Usage: Occurs in 18 OT verses. KJV: (burning) coal. See also: Leviticus 16:12; Psalms 140:11; Psalms 18:9.
תְּלַהֵ֑ט
lâhaṭ
H3857
"to kindle"
V-Piel-Imperf-3fs
To kindle or burn something is what this Hebrew word means, like a flame that blazes up. It is used to describe fire or passion, as seen in the Bible when something is set on fire or blazing.
Definition: 1) to burn, blaze, scorch, kindle, blaze up, flame 1a) (Qal) blazing (participle) 1b)(Piel) to scorch, burn, blaze
Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: burn (up), set on fire, flaming, kindle. See also: Deuteronomy 32:22; Psalms 104:4; Psalms 57:5.
וְ֝/לַ֗הַב
lahab
H3851
"flame"
Conj | N-ms
This word means a flame or a sharp blade, like the point of a spear or sword. It can also describe something that flashes or glitters, like a bright flame.
Definition: 1) flame, blade 1a) flame 1b) of flashing point of spear or blade of sword
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: blade, bright, flame, glittering. See also: Judges 3:22; Isaiah 29:6; Isaiah 13:8.
מִ/פִּ֥י/ו
peh
H6310
"lip"
Prep | N-ms | Suff
In the Bible, this Hebrew word refers to the mouth, lips, or edge of something, and can also mean a portion or side of something. It is often used to describe speech or the act of speaking. This word appears in various forms, such as mouth, lip, or edge.
Definition: : lip/mouth peh 1) mouth 1a) mouth (of man) 1b) mouth (as organ of speech) 1c) mouth (of animals) 1d) mouth, opening, orifice (of a well, river, etc) 1e) extremity, end pim 2) a weight equal to one third of a shekel, occurs only in 1Sa 13:21
Usage: Occurs in 460 OT verses. KJV: accord(-ing as, -ing to), after, appointment, assent, collar, command(-ment), [idiom] eat, edge, end, entry, [phrase] file, hole, [idiom] in, mind, mouth, part, portion, [idiom] (should) say(-ing), sentence, skirt, sound, speech, [idiom] spoken, talk, tenor, [idiom] to, [phrase] two-edged, wish, word. See also: Genesis 4:11; Deuteronomy 21:17; Ezra 9:11.
יֵצֵֽא
yâtsâʼ
H3318
"to come out"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to go out or come out, and it's used in many different ways, like leaving a place or starting a new journey, as seen in Genesis and Exodus.
Definition: : come/go_out/escape 1) to go out, come out, exit, go forth 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go or come out or forth, depart 1a2) to go forth (to a place) 1a3) to go forward, proceed to (to or toward something) 1a4) to come or go forth (with purpose or for result) 1a5) to come out of 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to go or come out, bring out, lead out 1b2) to bring out of 1b3) to lead out 1b4) to deliver 1c) (Hophal) to be brought out or forth
Usage: Occurs in 991 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, appear, [idiom] assuredly, bear out, [idiom] begotten, break out, bring forth (out, up), carry out, come (abroad, out, thereat, without), [phrase] be condemned, depart(-ing, -ure), draw forth, in the end, escape, exact, fail, fall (out), fetch forth (out), get away (forth, hence, out), (able to, cause to, let) go abroad (forth, on, out), going out, grow, have forth (out), issue out, lay (lie) out, lead out, pluck out, proceed, pull out, put away, be risen, [idiom] scarce, send with commandment, shoot forth, spread, spring out, stand out, [idiom] still, [idiom] surely, take forth (out), at any time, [idiom] to (and fro), utter. See also: Genesis 1:12; Exodus 9:33; Leviticus 26:45.
Study Notes — Job 41:13
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- Context
- Cross References
- Job 41:13 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Job 41:13
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 41:13
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 41:13
- Trapp's Commentary on Job 41:13
- Ellicott's Commentary on Job 41:13
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 41:13
- Cambridge Bible on Job 41:13
- Barnes' Notes on Job 41:13
- Whedon's Commentary on Job 41:13
- Sermons on Job 41:13
Context — The LORD’s Power Shown in Leviathan
11Who has given to Me that I should repay him? Everything under heaven is Mine.
12I cannot keep silent about his limbs, his power and graceful form.
13Who can strip off his outer coat? Who can approach him with a bridle?
14Who can open his jaws, ringed by his fearsome teeth? 15His rows of scales are his pride, tightly sealed together.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 2 Kings 19:28 | Because your rage and arrogance against Me have reached My ears, I will put My hook in your nose and My bit in your mouth; I will send you back the way you came.’ |
| 2 | Psalms 32:9 | Do not be like the horse or mule, which have no understanding; they must be controlled with bit and bridle to make them come to you. |
| 3 | James 3:3 | When we put bits into the mouths of horses to make them obey us, we can guide the whole animal. |
Job 41:13 Summary
This verse is talking about a huge, powerful creature that God created, and how no one can tame it or take off its outer layer. It's like God is saying, 'Look at this incredible creature I made, and remember that I am all-powerful and in control.' This reminds us to trust and respect God, just like we see in Psalms 33:8-9, where it says we should fear and stand in awe of Him. By looking at God's creation, we can see His power and greatness, as also mentioned in Romans 1:20.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is being described in Job 41:13?
In Job 41:13, God is describing the characteristics of a powerful creature, likely a Leviathan, as seen in the surrounding verses, such as Job 41:11-12 and Job 41:14-15, to emphasize His power and might, as also seen in Psalms 104:25.
Why does God ask who can strip off the outer coat of this creature?
God asks this question to highlight the impossibility of humans being able to tame or defeat such a powerful creature, which is a testament to His own power and authority, as stated in Job 38:4-7 and Jeremiah 27:5.
What does the bridle in Job 41:13 represent?
The bridle in this verse represents an attempt to control or tame the creature, which is shown to be impossible, much like how humans cannot control God's creation without His permission, as seen in Isaiah 40:22-26 and Job 26:7-14.
How does this verse relate to our understanding of God's power?
This verse helps us understand the magnitude of God's power and authority, as He is the one who created such powerful creatures, and it encourages us to trust and reverence Him, as seen in Psalms 95:3-5 and Isaiah 43:13.
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse reveal about God's character and His relationship with creation?
- How does the description of the creature in Job 41:13 make you feel about God's power and authority?
- In what ways can we apply the lesson of God's power and our limitations to our own lives and circumstances?
- What does this verse teach us about the importance of humility and trust in God's sovereignty?
Gill's Exposition on Job 41:13
Who can discover the face of his garment?.... Or rather uncover it? Not the sea, which Mr. Broughton represents as the garment of the whale; who can strip him of it, or take him out of that, and bring him to land?
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 41:13
Who can discover the face of his garment? or who can come to him with his double bridle?
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 41:13
Discover, or, uncover, or take off from him. The face of his garment; the upper or outward part of his garment, or the garment itself; the word face being oft redundant, as 23:3, and oft elsewhere. And by the garment is meant the skin, which covers the whole body, and may be taken off from the body like a garment. Who dare attempt to touch his very outward skin? much less dare any venture to approach him to give him a deep or deadly wound. With his double bridle; to put it into his mouth, and lead him by it to thy stable and service, as thou dost by a horse. Or rather, (because he plainly seems to persist in describing the several parts of his body; of which he speaks both in the foregoing and following words,) who can come within his double bridle, to wit, his vast jaws, which have some resemblance to a double bridle; whence the Greeks call those parts of the face which reach to the jaws on both sides the bridles.
Trapp's Commentary on Job 41:13
Job 41:13 Who can discover the face of his garment? [or] who can come [to him] with his double bridle?Ver. 13. Who can discover the face of his garment?] That is, saith Piscator, who can pull him out of the sea, wherewith he is covered as with a garment? Who can slip off his skin while he is alive, as men do the eel’ s skin, say others? Who (as men use to do when horses are to be saddled) will take off his cloth, and set the saddle upon his back? This last is Beza’ s paraphrase; and it suits best with that which followeth. Or who can come to him with his double bridle?] Let it be never so large or strong, his mouth is too wide, his jaws too strong, to be held in with bit and bridle, lest he come near unto thee.
Ellicott's Commentary on Job 41:13
(13) Who can discover . . . ?—Rather, Who can strip off his outer garment? i.e., his scales, which are the covering of his skin. Who shall come within his double bridle, i.e., the doubling of his jaw? Who would venture a limb within his jaws? This seems to be the meaning, rather than “Who shall come to him with his double bridle,” forsooth to take him therewith?
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 41:13
Verse 13. Who can discover the face of his garment?] Who can rip up the hide of this terrible monster? Who can take away his covering, in order to pierce his vitals?
Cambridge Bible on Job 41:13
12–34. Description of the parts of Leviathan.
Barnes' Notes on Job 41:13
Who can discern the face of his garment? - literally, “Who can reveal the face, that is, the appearance, of his garment?” This “garment” is undoubtedly his skin.
Whedon's Commentary on Job 41:13
13. Who can discover — Rather, uncover, in the sense of lift up, as one would a veil, his outside garment; his closely wrought and scaly coat of mail.
Sermons on Job 41:13
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Spiritual Insights 04 Hosea 6:3 by William MacDonald | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of living for others and using our gifts and talents for productive activity. He warns against wallowing in self-pity and enc |
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How Not to Be a Mule by John Piper | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on Psalm 32 and explores the argument as a whole. The first five verses of the Psalm discuss the importance of confessing our sins and being for |
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Get Understanding by Anton Bosch | Anton Bosch emphasizes the importance of seeking wisdom and understanding above material possessions, highlighting how often we prioritize acquiring things over gaining true unders |
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The Grounds of Our Faith by J.H. Newman | J.H. Newman discusses the dangers inherent in every system of theology, including the tendency towards evil that arises from human corruption and external influences. He highlights |
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The Unreasonableness of Indetermination in Religion by Jonathan Edwards | Jonathan Edwards preaches about the unreasonableness of being indecisive in religion, using the example of Elijah challenging the people to choose between the Lord and Baal. He emp |
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A Spirit Controlled Tongue by Zac Poonen | This sermon emphasizes the critical importance of controlling one's tongue in demonstrating true spirituality and Christianity. It highlights how the tongue serves as a powerful in |