Job 41:23

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

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

American Standard Version (1901)

The flakes of his flesh are joined together: They are firm upon him; they cannot be moved.

Bible in Basic English

The plates of his flesh are joined together, fixed, and not to be moved.

Free Bible Version

Its body is dense and solid, as if it is made from cast metal.

King James (Authorized) Version

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

Translation for Translators

The folds in their flesh are very close together and are very hard/firm.

Unlocked Literal Bible

The folds of his flesh are joined together; they are firm on him; they cannot be moved.

Noah Webster Bible

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

World English Bible

The flakes of his flesh are joined together. They are firm on him. They can’t be moved.

Young's Literal Translation

The flakes of his flesh have adhered — Firm upon him — it is not moved.

Context

The LORD’s Power Shown in Leviathan

²²Strength resides in his neck, and dismay leaps before him. ²³The folds of his flesh are tightly joined; they are firm and immovable. ²⁴His chest is as hard as a rock, as hard as a lower millstone!

Summary

In this verse, God describes the Leviathan as having a heart as hard as stone, firm and unyielding. This imagery portrays the Leviathan as a powerful and untamable creature, symbolizing the forces of chaos and evil in the world. The verse serves as a reminder of God's sovereignty over all creation, including the most fearsome beings. It underscores the need for humility and reverence before the Almighty, who alone can subdue the Leviathan and bring order out of chaos.