Job 41:9Behold, the hope of him is in vain. Won't one be cast down even at the sight of him?
The setting
The whirlwind continues. God is painting a picture of Leviathan, this massive sea creature that no human hunter could ever defeat. Job, who has been demanding answers from God, is getting a lesson in perspective...
The emotion here: enjoying the irony of human presumption, like a teacher using an obvious example
The original word
tikvah (תִּקְוָה) — hope or expectation, often false confidence
Why it matters
Ancient hunters would sometimes attempt to capture crocodiles, but success was extremely rare and dangerous
Read with care
What most readers miss in Job 41:9
The word 'cast down' is the same used for being overthrown in battle — just SEEING this creature defeats you
Common misconceptionThis verse isn't about low self-esteem or worthlessness. It's about accurate self-assessment and recognizing when we're out of our league.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Job 41:9
Bible Genome reading
Job 41:9 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Job 41:9 comes from the book of Job, written during the Patriarchal period. The dominant emotion in this verse is deciding, with a comfort power of 30% and a tone that is commanding. It belongs to the poetry genre of biblical literature. Key themes include divine power, creature might. Notable phrases: hope of him is vain; cast down at sight.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same deciding
“"You shall have no other gods before me.”
— Deuteronomy 5:7
“"You shall not murder.”
— Exodus 20:13
“Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.”
— Matthew 23:12
“For God didn't give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.”
— 2 Timothy 1:7
“But Peter said, "Silver and gold have I none, but what I have, that I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, get up and walk!"”
— Acts 3:6
Your reflection
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