KJV ORIGINAL
Behold, the hope of him is in vain: shall not one be cast down even at the sight of him?
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Look, any hope of defeating him is useless: won't a person be thrown down just by seeing him?
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is describing how even the sight of this mighty creature (Leviathan) would terrify and overwhelm anyone who dared to challenge it.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of God's lengthy description of Leviathan, a powerful sea creature, in His response to Job's questions about suffering and divine justice. God is using this fearsome creature as an illustration of His own supreme power and the futility of humans challenging the Almighty.
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