both of which are appropriate. The motifs of fearlessness in v. 33bE and kingship in v. 34bE favor the latter (as GGS). 26a [34aE]. Gordis emends yir’e, “he sees,” to yīrā’ and renders the line “all that is lofty fears him.” The emendation is appealing but not necessary if we assume that as king Leviathan “looks down” from the height of his invincible majesty on all that is lofty. The function of Behemoth and Leviathan in the design of Job continues to be the subject of considerable
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