God concludes the description of Behemoth: 'Can one take him when he is on watch, or pierce his nose with a snare?' This final verse asks whether Job or any human can capture or harm Behemoth even when the creature is watchful. The questions about taking the creature or piercing its nose with a snare make clear that Behemoth is beyond human capture or control. No human can successfully hunt or trap Behemoth. The verse reiterates that Behemoth belongs to a realm of power beyond human reach. The description of Behemoth closes with emphasis on the creature's invulnerability to human action. Job has been invited to contemplate a creature of such power and size that human intervention is impossible. The implicit question: if Job cannot control or capture Behemoth, how can Job expect to control or understand the purposes of God who created Behemoth?

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