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Job 41:5 net — Can you play with it, like a bird, or tie it on a leash for your girls?

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"Can you play with it, like a bird, or tie it on a leash for your girls?"

— Job 41:5, NET Bible

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Job 41 — Context

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Can you put a cord through its nose, or pierce its jaw with a hook?

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Will it make numerous supplications to you, will it speak to you with tender words?

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Will it make a pact with you, so you could take it as your slave for life?

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Can you play with it, like a bird, or tie it on a leash for your girls?

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Will partners bargain for it? Will they divide it up among the merchants?

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Can you fill its hide with harpoons or its head with fishing spears?

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If you lay your hand on it, you will remember the fight. Do not do it again!

Job 41:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 41:5 say?
Job 41:5 in the NET Bible reads: “Can you play with it, like a bird, or tie it on a leash for your girls?”
Where is Job 41:5 in the Bible?
Job 41:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 41, verse 5.
Who wrote Job?
Job is traditionally attributed to Anonymous; among the oldest books of the Bible. It was written Unknown; possibly c. 2000–1800 BC, with composition c. 1400–500 BC.
What is the book of Job about?
Job is the ancient story of a righteous man stripped of everything he has, and the four friends who try and fail to explain his suffering. When God finally speaks, he does not answer the "why" — he reveals himself, and Job worships from a place deeper than his pain.
What are the major themes of Job?
Job explores themes including Suffering, Sovereignty, Faith Under Trial, Wisdom, God's Majesty. These themes shape the meaning and context of Job 41:5.
What translation should I read Job 41:5 in?
Job 41:5 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Job 41:5?
Job 41:5 reads (NET): “Can you play with it, like a bird, or tie it on a leash for your girls?” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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