KJV ORIGINAL
Wilt thou play with him as with a bird? or wilt thou bind him for thy maidens?
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Will you play with him like you would with a pet bird? Or will you tie him up as a plaything for your children?
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is asking Job if he thinks he could treat the mighty sea creature (Leviathan) like a harmless pet that children could play with.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of God's speech to Job from the whirlwind, where God describes the fearsome sea monster called Leviathan. In ancient times, people often kept small birds as pets and gave them to children as companions. God is using this familiar image to contrast the gentleness of a pet bird with the terrifying power of Leviathan.
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