Job 41:31

“He maketh the deep to boil like a pot: he maketh the sea like a pot of ointment.”

"He maketh the deep to boil like a pot: he maketh the sea like a pot of ointment." - Job 41:31
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What does Job 41:31 mean?

Job 41:31 in the King James Version reads, "He maketh the deep to boil like a pot: he maketh the sea like a pot of ointment." This verse is taken from a longer passage in the book of Job that describes the mighty sea creature Leviathan, a creature of immense power and strength…

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The Divine Power Over Creation: A Reflection on Job 41:31

In the book of Job, we are presented with profound truths about God's sovereignty and omnipotence, particularly in the majestic response God gives to Job from the whirlwind. Job 41:31 states, "He maketh the deep to boil like a pot: he maketh the sea like a pot of ointment." At…

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Prayer of Reflection on God’s Majesty and Power

Heavenly Father, We come before Your throne with hearts full of reverence and awe, Lord, as we reflect on the profound words of Job 41:31, "He maketh the deep to boil like a pot: he maketh the sea like a pot of ointment." As we meditate on this verse, we recognize the incredible…

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Job 41:31 - "He maketh the deep to boil like a pot: he maketh the sea like a pot of ointment."
Job 41:22 - "In his neck remaineth strength, and sorrow is turned into joy before him."
Genesis 41:31 - "And the plenty shall not be known in the land by reason of that famine following; for it shall be very grievous."
Job 41:17 - "They are joined one to another, they stick together, that they cannot be sundered."
Job 41:29 - "Darts are counted as stubble: he laugheth at the shaking of a spear."
Job 41:27 - "He esteemeth iron as straw, and brass as rotten wood."
Job 41:33 - "Upon earth there is not his like, who is made without fear."
Job 41:8 - "Lay thine hand upon him, remember the battle, do no more."
Job 41:23 - "The flakes of his flesh are joined together: they are firm in themselves; they cannot be moved."
Job 41:16 - "One is so near to another, that no air can come between them."
Job 41:24 - "His heart is as firm as a stone; yea, as hard as a piece of the nether millstone."
Job 41:15 - "His scales are his pride, shut up together as with a close seal."
Job 41:28 - "The arrow cannot make him flee: slingstones are turned with him into stubble."
Job 31:40 - "Let thistles grow instead of wheat, and cockle instead of barley. The words of Job are ended."
Job 41:21 - "His breath kindleth coals, and a flame goeth out of his mouth."
Job 31:31 - "If the men of my tabernacle said not, Oh that we had of his flesh! we cannot be satisfied."
Job 41:26 - "The sword of him that layeth at him cannot hold: the spear, the dart, nor the habergeon."
Job 41:4 - "Will he make a covenant with thee? wilt thou take him for a servant for ever?"
Job 33:31 - "Mark well, O Job, hearken unto me: hold thy peace, and I will speak."
Job 41:18 - "By his neesings a light doth shine, and his eyes are like the eyelids of the morning."
Job 41:19 - "Out of his mouth go burning lamps, and sparks of fire leap out."
Job 41:6 - "Shall the companions make a banquet of him? shall they part him among the merchants?"
Job 41:9 - "Behold, the hope of him is in vain: shall not one be cast down even at the sight of him?"
Job 41:5 - "Wilt thou play with him as with a bird? or wilt thou bind him for thy maidens?"
Job 41:25 - "When he raiseth up himself, the mighty are afraid: by reason of breakings they purify themselves."
Job 41:32 - "He maketh a path to shine after him; one would think the deep to be hoary."
Job 41:12 - "I will not conceal his parts, nor his power, nor his comely proportion."
Job 41:14 - "Who can open the doors of his face? his teeth are terrible round about."
Numbers 31:41 - "And Moses gave the tribute, which was the LORD'S heave offering, unto Eleazar the priest, as the LORD commanded Moses."