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Job 41:9 Cross-References
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“Behold, the hope of him is in vain: shall not one be cast down even at the sight of him?”
Job 41:9 (KJV)
Commentary on Job 41:9
"Behold, the hope of him is in vain: shall not one be cast down even at the sight of him?" Merely seeing Leviathan crushes hope of overcoming it. The Hebrew tohalto (תֹּחַלְתּוֹ, "his hope") proves nikhzavah (נִכְזָבָה, "deceptive/disappointing"). Visual encounter alone defeats human confidence. This teaches that some realities are so overwhelming that recognition of our inadequacy comes immediately upon perception. Proper response isn't attempting mastery but acknowledging limitations and trusting God who is not overwhelmed.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Job 41:9
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“So that thou shalt be mad for the sight of thine eyes which thou shalt see.”
“Behold”
“it will seize you; for morning by morning it will pass through”
“famines”