My Notes
Commentary
Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Lay thine hand upon him,.... If thou canst or darest. It is dangerous so to do, either to the whale or crocodile;…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Lay thine hand upon him - Prof. Lee renders this, very improperly, as it seems to me, “Lay thine hand on thy mouth…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Lay thine hand upon him? - Mr. Heath translates, "Be sure thou strike home. Mind thy blow: rely not upon a second…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Job 41:1-10
Whether this leviathan be a whale or a crocodile is a great dispute among the learned, which I will not undertake to…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
The verse is ironical,
Lay thine hand upon him!
Think of the battle: thou shalt do so no more.
The last words, thou…