Job 41:1-2 | MHM | STEP | Description of Leviathan. In this section, God describes Leviathan, a huge and powerful creature of the sea. There is much debate about whether Leviathan is a whale or a crocodile, but both animals show the greatness and strength of God’s creation. By describing Leviathan, God teaches Job that there are creatures far beyond human control, reminding him of the Creator’s unmatched power and wisdom. v. 1 : God asks Job if he can catch Leviathan with a hook or tie down its tongue with a rope . This shows that Leviathan is much too powerful for humans to control using ordinary fishing tools.

‏ Job 41:1-2

Description of Leviathan.

In this section, God describes Leviathan, a huge and powerful creature of the sea. There is much debate about whether Leviathan is a whale or a crocodile, but both animals show the greatness and strength of God’s creation. By describing Leviathan, God teaches Job that there are creatures far beyond human control, reminding him of the Creator’s unmatched power and wisdom.

v. 1: God asks Job if he can catch Leviathan with a hook or tie down its tongue with a rope . This shows that Leviathan is much too powerful for humans to control using ordinary fishing tools.

v. 2: God continues, asking if Job can put a cord through Leviathan’s nose or pierce its jaw with a hook . Leviathan is not like a small fish that people can easily catch or tame.