KJV ORIGINAL
Out of his nostrils goeth smoke, as out of a seething pot or caldron.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Smoke pours out of his nostrils like steam from a boiling pot or kettle.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is describing the terrifying power of Leviathan, a mighty sea creature whose very breath produces smoke like a boiling cauldron.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Job, God is responding to Job's questions about suffering by demonstrating His unmatched power and wisdom through vivid descriptions of His creation. Chapter 41 portrays a mighty creature, often interpreted as a leviathan, to show that even the most formidable beings in nature are under God's control. This reflects ancient Near Eastern cultural views where mythical sea monsters symbolized chaos and God's supremacy over it.
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