They are joined one to another, they stick together, that they cannot be sundered.
They are connected to each other and stick together so tightly that they cannot be pulled apart.
God is describing how the scales of Leviathan are perfectly joined together, creating an impenetrable defense that shows His incredible creative power.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Job, God responds to Job's questions about suffering by showcasing His unmatched power over creation, using vivid descriptions of mighty creatures. Chapter 41 focuses on Leviathan, a formidable sea monster symbolizing chaos and divine authority in ancient Near Eastern thought, to illustrate that nothing escapes God's control. This verse specifically describes Leviathan's scales as interlocked and inseparable, emphasizing the creature's near-invulnerability and reinforcing God's supreme dominion.
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