Job 41:26
The sword of him that layeth at him cannot hold: the spear, the dart, nor the habergeon.
Original Language Analysis
מַשִּׂיגֵ֣הוּ
of him that layeth
H5381
מַשִּׂיגֵ֣הוּ
of him that layeth
Strong's:
H5381
Word #:
1 of 7
to reach (literally or figuratively)
חֶ֭רֶב
The sword
H2719
חֶ֭רֶב
The sword
Strong's:
H2719
Word #:
2 of 7
drought; also a cutting instrument (from its destructive effect), as a knife, sword, or other sharp implement
בְּלִ֣י
H1097
בְּלִ֣י
Strong's:
H1097
Word #:
3 of 7
properly, failure, i.e., nothing or destruction; usually (with preposition) without, not yet, because not, as long as, etc
תָק֑וּם
at him cannot hold
H6965
תָק֑וּם
at him cannot hold
Strong's:
H6965
Word #:
4 of 7
to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
Historical Context
Ancient warfare relied on these weapons—cutting, piercing, and protective technologies. Leviathan's immunity to all taught that human military power has absolute limits. This would comfort those facing overwhelming enemies, reminding them that God's protection exceeds any human attack.
Questions for Reflection
- What "weapons" against you cannot prevail because of God's protective purpose?
- How does trusting divine protection free you from anxiety about human opposition?
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Analysis & Commentary
"The sword of him that layeth at him cannot hold: the spear, the dart, nor the habergeon." All weapons—sword (cherev, חֶרֶב), spear (chanit, חֲנִית), dart (masah, מַסָּה), and armor (shiryon, שִׁרְיוֹן)—prove ineffective. Complete invulnerability demonstrates that human military might cannot overcome what God protects. This teaches that ultimate security and victory depend entirely on divine will, not human weaponry or strategy. No human power can overcome divine protection.