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
This verse is part of God's dramatic speech to Job describing Leviathan, a powerful sea creature that represents chaos and untamed nature. In ancient Near Eastern culture, such creatures symbolized forces that only God could control. God is using this vivid imagery to show Job the vast difference between divine power and human understanding.
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