Verse 1
Canst thou . . . ? Note the Figure of speech Erotesis (App-6) throughout this chapter.
leviathan: probably the crocodile.
Verse 2
hook = reed.
Verse 9
Behold. Figure of speech Asterismos. App-6.
Verse 11
prevented = anticipated.
is = that is.
Verse 13
discover = uncover.
with = within.
double bridle = double row of teeth.
Verse 16
air. Hebrew. ruach. App-9.
Verse 18
neesings. Obsolete for sneezings. From A. S. fneosan. Chaucer spells it fnesen.
Verse 21
breath = soul Hebrew. nephesh. App-13.
Verse 25
breakings = terrors.
purify themselves = mistake their way; are bewildered; or, beside themselves.
Verse 26
dart = missile. Not same word as in Job 41:29. (Hebrew. massa").
habergeon = coat of mail.
Verse 29
darts = clubs. Not same word as in Job 41:26. (Hebrew. tothak).
laugheth. Figure of speech Prosopoaia. App-6.
Verse 34
children of pride = sons of pride, or proud beasts.