Nothing on earth is his equal—a creature devoid of fear!
Parallel translations
- WEB On earth there is not his equal, that is made without fear.
- KJV Upon earth there is not his like, who is made without fear.
- NKJV On earth there is nothing like him, Which is made without fear.
- NASB “Nothing on earth is like him, One made without fear.
- NLT Nothing on earth is its equal, no other creature so fearless.
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Quick answer
Nothing on earth is Leviathan's equal, a creature made wholly without fear. He stands as the supreme example of a power beyond human control.
Overview
God concludes that Leviathan has no rival among earthly creatures and is fashioned utterly fearless. The point is not to exalt the beast for its own sake but to humble Job: if he cannot subdue this creature, how can he contend with its Maker? The fearlessness of Leviathan magnifies the One who alone made and rules him.
Cross-references & the web
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- Job 40:19He is the foremost of God’s works; only his Maker can draw the sword against him.
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