KJV ORIGINAL
Shall the companions make a banquet of him? shall they part him among the merchants?
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Will fishing partners have a feast with him? Will they divide him up to sell to traders?
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is asking Job if anyone could catch and sell this mighty sea creature like ordinary fish - the answer is clearly no.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of God's speech to Job describing Leviathan, a powerful sea monster that represents untameable creation. In ancient times, successful fishermen would celebrate their catch with a communal meal and sell portions to merchants in the marketplace. God is emphasizing that this creature is far beyond human ability to capture or control.
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