Marine Demons

Marine Demons

then better understand why he is so strong and invincible to attack. Who can discover the face of his garments? or who can come to him with his double bridle? (Job 41:13) The Berkeley translation says, "Who has ever stripped off his thick coat of mail, or pierced his impenetrable scales?" The American Standard says "who can strip off his outer garment? Who shall come within his jaws?" This verse speaks of two parts of Leviathan: 1) his outer coat of mail, and 2) his powerful jaws. His thick coat of skin is referred to as "mail". Mail is armor made of metal links of plates. Armor is for defensive purposes. Jesus stated that a stronger one must come upon the strongman, overcome him, and take away his armor in which he trusts (Luke 11:22). Leviathan is a strongman whose armor must be stripped. The Lord asks, "Who can strip off his armor?" Jesus says only One Who is stronger. Who is stronger than Leviathan? Since we are not, our only hope is in the Lord Jesus. Leviathan also has strong jaws. In some translations, he is referred to as "the crocodile". Crocodiles are known for their teeth and strong jaws. Strong jaws produce a strong grip. And I brake the jaws of the wicked, and plucked the spoil out of his teeth. (Job 29:17) Breaking the jaws of the wicked is for the purpose of releasing the victim from the enemy's grip. The Lord asks, "Who can enter into Leviathan's jaws?" The answer is: Only the Lord.

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