God continues 'Smoke comes out of his nostrils, as from a boiling pot and burning rushes.' This verse continues describing fire and smoke emanating from Leviathan. The nostrils produce smoke like a boiling pot. The comparison to burning rushes suggests intense heat and flame. The verse emphasizes that the creature's very breath is fire and smoke. The accumulation of descriptions of fire and smoke from the creature suggests something almost dragon-like or demonic. Yet God presents this creature as part of God's creation.

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