Job 41:5

Wilt thou play with him as with a bird? or wilt thou bind him for thy maidens?

King James Version

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Other Translations for Job 41:5

BSB

Can you pet him like a bird or put him on a leash for your maidens?

AKJV

Will you play with him as with a bird? or will you bind him for your maidens?

CPDV

Will you play with him as with a bird, or tether him for your handmaids?

ERV

Wilt thou play with him as with a bird? or wilt thou bind him for thy maidens?

NHEB

Will you play with him as with a bird? Or will you bind him for your girls?

SMT

Wilt thou play with him as a bird? and wilt thou bind him for thy maidens?

Word Study (Strong’s) for Job 41:5

WiltthouplayH7832VerbwithhimaswithabirdH6833Noun FeminineorwiltthoubindH7194VerbhimforthymaidensH5291Noun Feminine

Commentary for Job 41:5

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 41:5

Summary

Leviathan cannot be made plaything

Event

God questions leviathan's tamability

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC