In this chapter God speaks of the Leviathan. It is unclear what creature this is, but it was the strongest and most fearsome. Unlike the behemoth it seems to live in or near the sea. Whatever it was, it could not be caught with a fishhook or even a harpoon. There was no hope to subdue it. A man would be a fool to stand up to such a creature. How much more foolish would it be to stand against God? Even the Leviathan belongs to him. This was God's message to Job.

The Leviathan had strong limbs, fearsome teeth and impenetrable armor. It snorted like a dragon. Its flesh was immovable and its chest like a rock. Weapons were useless against it. Nothing on earth compared to the Leviathan-a creature without fear. It was king of all who were proud. Job knew enough not to be proud and provoke the Leviathan. But Job had been proud before God. So, God met him. He wanted Job to answer.


Application: Lord, how foolish it is to be proud. Heal my heart so that I may be humble before you.
One Word: God brings proud men low