Job 41:8
Lay thine hand upon him, remember the battle, do no more.
Original Language Analysis
שִׂים
Lay
H7760
שִׂים
Lay
Strong's:
H7760
Word #:
1 of 7
to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)
עָלָ֥יו
H5921
עָלָ֥יו
Strong's:
H5921
Word #:
2 of 7
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
כַּפֶּ֑ךָ
thine hand
H3709
כַּפֶּ֑ךָ
thine hand
Strong's:
H3709
Word #:
3 of 7
the hollow hand or palm (so of the paw of an animal, of the sole, and even of the bowl of a dish or sling, the handle of a bolt, the leaves of a palm-
זְכֹ֥ר
upon him remember
H2142
זְכֹ֥ר
upon him remember
Strong's:
H2142
Word #:
4 of 7
properly, to mark (so as to be recognized), i.e., to remember; by implication, to mention; to be male
מִ֝לְחָמָ֗ה
the battle
H4421
מִ֝לְחָמָ֗ה
the battle
Strong's:
H4421
Word #:
5 of 7
a battle (i.e., the engagement); generally, war (i.e., war-fare)
Historical Context
Ancient hunters might attempt to capture dangerous animals, but Leviathan exceeds all such efforts. God's warning shows the creature's fearsome nature.
Questions for Reflection
- What battles have you learned not to repeat after initial attempt?
- How does wisdom include recognizing which conflicts to avoid?
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Analysis & Commentary
God warns about Leviathan: 'Lay thine hand upon him, remember the battle, do no more.' This suggests anyone who tries to fight Leviathan learns immediately not to repeat the attempt. Divine governance extends to creatures humans wisely avoid.