God continues 'He stretches out his tail like a cedar; the sinews of his thighs are knit together.' This verse describes Behemoth's tail in terms of grandeur, comparing it to a cedar tree. The emphasis on sinews knit together reinforces the image of power and physical cohesion. The creature is presented as a marvel of strength and physical grandeur. The poetic language emphasizes the wonder and majesty of the creature's form. Job is invited to contemplate the marvel of Behemoth. Yet the verse also raises implicit questions: does the grandeur and power of Behemoth serve any purpose beyond existence? Does Behemoth's strength lead to justice or merely to the creature's dominance?

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