Job 41:2

Canst thou put an hook into his nose? or bore his jaw through with a thorn?

King James Version
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Other Translations for Job 41:2

BSB
Can you put a cord through his nose or pierce his jaw with a hook?
AKJV
Can you put an hook into his nose? or bore his jaw through with a thorn?
CPDV
Can you place a ring in his nose, or bore through his jaw with an arm band?
ERV
Canst thou put a rope into his nose? or pierce his jaw through with a hook?
NHEB
Can you put a rope into his nose, or pierce his jaw through with a hook?
SMT
Wilt thou put a rope in his nose? and wilt thou hollow out his jaw with a thorn?

Commentary for Job 41:2

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Job 41:2
Summary
Leviathan cannot be controlled by humans
Event
God questions human capability
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Teaching