Job 41:17
Job 41:17 in Multiple Translations
They are joined to one another; they clasp and cannot be separated.
They are joined one to another, they stick together, that they cannot be sundered.
They are joined one to another; They stick together, so that they cannot be sundered.
They take a grip of one another; they are joined together, so that they may not be parted.
Each scale attaches to the next; they lock together and nothing can penetrate them.
When the sword doeth touch him, he will not rise vp, nor for the speare, dart nor habergeon.
One unto another they adhere, They stick together and are not separated.
They are joined to one another. They stick together, so that they can’t be pulled apart.
They are joined one to another, they stick together, that they cannot be sundered.
When a sword shall lay at him, it shall not be able to hold, nor a spear, nor a breastplate.
The scales are joined very closely to each other, and they cannot be separated.
Berean Amplified Bible — Job 41:17
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Job 41:17 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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מִ֭/שֵּׂת/וֹ
יָג֣וּרוּ
אֵלִ֑ים
מִ֝/שְּׁבָרִ֗ים
יִתְחַטָּֽאוּ
מִ֭/שֵּׂת/וֹ
sᵉʼêth
H7613
elevation
Prep | N-fs | Suff
יָג֣וּרוּ
gûwr
H1481
to sojourn
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
אֵלִ֑ים
ʼêl
H410
god
N-mp
מִ֝/שְּׁבָרִ֗ים
sheber
H7667
breaking
Prep | N-mp
יִתְחַטָּֽאוּ
châṭâʼ
H2398
to sin
V-Hithpael-Imperf-3mp
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Hebrew Word Reference — Job 41:17
מִ֭/שֵּׂת/וֹ
sᵉʼêth
H7613
"elevation"
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In the Bible, elevation can refer to a physical rise in the land or a sense of pride and dignity. It is used to describe the exaltation of God and the dignity of kings. The word appears in books like Psalms and Proverbs.
Definition: 1) elevation, exaltation, dignity, swelling, uprising 1a) dignity, exaltation, loftiness 1b) swelling 1c) uprising
Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: be accepted, dignity, excellency, highness, raise up self, rising. See also: Genesis 4:7; Leviticus 13:43; Psalms 62:5.
יָג֣וּרוּ
gûwr
H1481
"to sojourn"
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
This word means to fear or dread something, like the fear of God. It implies a sense of awe or reverence, like the fear that the disciples felt during the storm on the lake in Matthew 8:24. It can also mean to be a stranger or sojourner in a place.
Definition: 1) to sojourn, abide, dwell in, dwell with, remain, inhabit, be a stranger, be continuing, surely 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to sojourn, dwell for a time 1a2) to abide, stay, temporarily dwell 1b) (Hithpolel) 1b1) to seek hospitality with 1b2) to assemble oneself
Usage: Occurs in 94 OT verses. KJV: abide, assemble, be afraid, dwell, fear, gather (together), inhabitant, remain, sojourn, stand in awe, (be) stranger, [idiom] surely. See also: Genesis 12:10; 1 Kings 17:20; Psalms 5:5.
אֵלִ֑ים
ʼêl
H410
"god"
N-mp
In the Bible, 'el means strength or power, and is often used to refer to God or false gods. It describes something or someone as mighty or powerful, like the Almighty. This concept is central to understanding the Bible's view of God.
Definition: : god 1) god, god-like one, mighty one 1a) mighty men, men of rank, mighty heroes 1b) angels 1c) god, false god, (demons, imaginations) 1d) God, the one true God, Jehovah 2) mighty things in nature 3) strength, power Also means: ": power" (el אֵל H0410L)
Usage: Occurs in 235 OT verses. KJV: God (god), [idiom] goodly, [idiom] great, idol, might(-y one), power, strong. Compare names in '-el.' See also: Genesis 14:18; Job 33:14; Psalms 5:5.
מִ֝/שְּׁבָרִ֗ים
sheber
H7667
"breaking"
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This word describes a breaking or shattering, like a physical injury or a dream being interpreted, and is used to convey ruin or destruction in the Bible.
Definition: 1) breaking, fracture, crushing, breach, crash, ruin, shattering 1a) breaking, fracture, shattering, crushing 1b) crashing 1c) breaking (of a dream), interpretation 1d) quarries
Usage: Occurs in 41 OT verses. KJV: affliction, breach, breaking, broken(-footed, -handed), bruise, crashing, destruction, hurt, interpretation, vexation. See also: Leviticus 21:19; Jeremiah 6:1; Psalms 60:4.
יִתְחַטָּֽאוּ
châṭâʼ
H2398
"to sin"
V-Hithpael-Imperf-3mp
To sin means to miss the mark or go wrong, incurring guilt or penalty, and can also mean to repent or make amends. It is used in the Bible to describe wrongdoing and its consequences.
Definition: 1) to sin, miss, miss the way, go wrong, incur guilt, forfeit, purify from uncleanness 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to miss 1a2) to sin, miss the goal or path of right and duty 1a3) to incur guilt, incur penalty by sin, forfeit 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to bear loss 1b2) to make a sin-offering 1b3) to purify from sin 1b4) to purify from uncleanness 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to miss the mark 1c2) to induce to sin, cause to sin 1c3) to bring into guilt or condemnation or punishment 1d) (Hithpael) 1d1) to miss oneself, lose oneself, wander from the way 1d2) to purify oneself from uncleanness
Usage: Occurs in 220 OT verses. KJV: bear the blame, cleanse, commit (sin), by fault, harm he hath done, loss, miss, (make) offend(-er), offer for sin, purge, purify (self), make reconciliation, (cause, make) sin(-ful, -ness), trespass. See also: Genesis 20:6; 1 Kings 15:34; Psalms 4:5.
Study Notes — Job 41:17
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- Job 41:17 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Job 41:17
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 41:17
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 41:17
- Trapp's Commentary on Job 41:17
- Cambridge Bible on Job 41:17
- Barnes' Notes on Job 41:17
- Whedon's Commentary on Job 41:17
Context — The LORD’s Power Shown in Leviathan
15His rows of scales are his pride, tightly sealed together.
16One scale is so near to another that no air can pass between them.
17They are joined to one another; they clasp and cannot be separated.
18His snorting flashes with light, and his eyes are like the rays of dawn. 19Firebrands stream from his mouth; fiery sparks shoot forth!Job 41:17 Summary
This verse is talking about how the big sea creature Leviathan has scales that are stuck together very tightly, like they are hugging each other. This shows how amazing God is at creating things, like how He made the whole world (Psalm 24:1). Just like the scales are secure and can't be separated, God's love for us is also secure and can't be taken away (Romans 8:35). This should help us feel safe and trust in God's power, just like the Leviathan is protected by its strong scales.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is being described in Job 41:17?
The verse is describing the scales of the Leviathan, a powerful sea creature, which are tightly joined together, much like the description in Job 41:15-16, and are a testament to God's incredible creation as seen in Psalm 104:25.
What does it mean that the scales 'clasp and cannot be separated'?
This phrase suggests that the scales are not only joined but also securely locked together, providing protection for the creature, similar to how God's promises are secure for believers as seen in Romans 8:38-39.
Is the Leviathan a real creature or a mythical one?
While the Leviathan is described in detail in Job 41, its existence is not confirmed outside of biblical accounts, but it serves as a powerful illustration of God's sovereignty over all creation, as seen in Job 38:1-7 and Psalm 93:4.
What can we learn from the description of the Leviathan's scales?
The description of the Leviathan's scales teaches us about the intricacy and complexity of God's creation, highlighting His power and wisdom, as seen in Proverbs 3:19-20 and Jeremiah 10:12.
Reflection Questions
- How does the description of the Leviathan's scales encourage you to trust in God's power and protection?
- In what ways can you apply the concept of being 'joined together' to your relationships with fellow believers, as seen in Ephesians 4:16?
- What does the image of the scales being 'joined to one another' reveal about God's design for unity and harmony in creation?
- How does the security of the Leviathan's scales compare to the security of God's love for you, as described in John 10:28-30?
Gill's Exposition on Job 41:17
They are joined one to another,.... One scale to another, or "a man in his brother" (h): which may seem to favour the notion of the whale's teeth in the sockets, which exactly answer to one another;
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 41:17
One is so near to another, that no air can come between them. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 41:17
It is exceeding difficult, and almost impossible by any power of art, to sever them one front another.
Trapp's Commentary on Job 41:17
Job 41:17 They are joined one to another, they stick together, that they cannot be sundered.Ver. 17. They are joined one to another, &c.] They are lapped over one another, like tiles on a house.
Cambridge Bible on Job 41:17
12–34. Description of the parts of Leviathan.
Barnes' Notes on Job 41:17
They are joined one to another - literally, “A man with his brother;” that is, each one is connected with another.
Whedon's Commentary on Job 41:17
17. Joined one to another — The beauty of the original is lost.