use of māšāl in its most basic meaning. Otherwise it means “proverb” (a comparison) or some other kind of speech (27:1; 29:1).135 41:34 [26] His exalted strength of body gives the leviathan an exalted view of himself so that as he gazes on other proud creatures, he fancies himself their king. So concludes the Lord’s speeches to Job. He has said nothing about Job’s case but instead discoursed on many animals over which Job had no control, especially the dragonlike leviathan, the fiercest, least