God continues describing Leviathan, the fearsome sea creature that no human can capture or tame with hook, spear, or sword. Its scales are impenetrable shields, its breath kindles coals, and flames go out of its mouth; it is king over all the children of pride, demonstrating that if Job cannot conquer such a creature, how can he contend with God?
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Characters in This Chapter
Job
Righteous man whose faith is tested through catastrophic suffering
Eliphaz
First friend who argues suffering results from sin
Bildad
Second friend who appeals to traditional wisdom about punishment
Zophar
Third friend who harshly accuses Job of hidden sin
Elihu
Young man who speaks last, emphasizing God's justice and discipline
Places in This Chapter
Position in Book
PrologueChapters 1-2
Dialogue with FriendsChapters 3-31
Elihu's SpeechesChapters 32-37
God SpeaksChapters 38-41
God answers Job from a whirlwind, revealing His wisdom in creation.
EpilogueChapters 42
Bible Bites
Job Has 42 Chapters of Testing
The book of Job contains exactly 42 chapters, ending with God restoring Job's fortunes after his lengthy trials. Job received twice what he had lost and lived 140 more years.
Job 42