Job Chapter 41 verse 2 Holy Bible
Canst thou put a rope into his nose? Or pierce his jaw through with a hook?
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Who ever went against me, and got the better of me? There is no one under heaven!
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Wilt thou put a rush-rope into his nose, and pierce his jaw with a spike?
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Canst thou put an hook into his nose? or bore his jaw through with a thorn?
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Who hath first benefited me, that I should repay him? whatever is under the whole heaven is mine.
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Can you put a rope into his nose? Or pierce his jaw through with a hook?
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Dost thou put a reed in his nose? And with a thorn pierce his jaw?
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Pulpit Commentary
Pulpit CommentaryVerse 2. - Canst thou put an hook into his nose? rather, a reed, or a rope of reeds. The exact meaning is doubtful. Or bore his jaw through with a thorn? A hook or ring is meant, rather than a "thorn" - such a "hook" or "ring" as was commonly used for keeping fish captive in the water, or for bringing prisoners of rank into the presence of the monarchs who had captured them (see 2 Kings 19:28; 2 Chronicles 33:11; Amos 4:2; 'Ancient Monarchies,' vol. 1. pp. 304,367).
Ellicott's Commentary
Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(2) Hook.--Or, cord of rush.A thorn.--Or, spike or hook.
