Animals of the Bible · Water · Wild
Leviathan
Leviathan — a wonderful creature of Scripture and of the Bible world
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- Key verse
- Job 41:1
- Where it lived
- The “water” habitat in the Bible lands: the valleys and hills of the Holy Land
- What it reminds us of
- The greatness of God
Stories from Scripture
Leviathan in the stories of the Bible
People of faith
Leviathan in Scripture
Canst thou draw out leviathan with an hook? or his tongue with a cord which thou lettest down?
Job 41:1The prophets and the wise
What the Bible teaches about the leviathan
There go the ships: there is that leviathan, whom thou hast made to play therein.
Psalm 104:26
Wonders of Creation
Did you know?
Leviathan in the book of Job is a monster so mighty that no human weapon can touch it — but God made it!
In Bible times, the leviathan was part of the everyday scenery of the lands of the ancient East.
Every feature of this creature shows the order and care of the Creator for all the living things on earth.
What the leviathan teaches us
Leviathan = The greatness of God
God showed Job the leviathan to remind him: if He made this mighty creature, He can surely take care of Job too. No one is greater than the Creator.
How we can live this out today
Look at nature and thank God for the care He gives to every creature, big or small!
Mini-Quiz
What did you learn about the leviathan?
In which book of the Bible do we find references to the leviathan?
For parents and children
At home and in Sunday school
A question for parents and children
What can we learn from the way God takes care of the animals in nature? How does the Bible show us His love for us?
“Lord, thank You for the wonderful world You made and for Your care every day. Teach me to love Your creation and to follow You with a thankful heart! Amen.”