Lexical Summary kidod: Spark, flame Original Word: כִידוֹד Strong's Exhaustive Concordance spark From the same as kiyd (compare kadkod); properly, something struck off, i.e. A spark (as struck) -- spark. see HEBREW kiyd see HEBREW kadkod NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as kad Definition a spark NASB Translation sparks (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [כִּידוֺד] noun masculine spark (from above √, = strike out a spark, according to Thes Rob-Ges, compare Sta§ 216 (doubtfully), LagBN 182 Köii. 147, § 71. 1, Late Hebrew כִּדּוֺד = rod (of iron, etc.); כִּדּוֺדִיּוֺתְ שֶׁל אֵשׁ i.e. red-hot rods; but BaNB § 142, 139 derives this and כַּדְכִּד from √ כיד = Arabic  ,  emit fire (said of a fire-stick,  , Lane2639b, compare 1257 b), and so Buhl) — only plural construct כִּידוֺדֵי אֵשׁ Job 41:11 of breath of crocodile ("" לַמִּידִים). Topical Lexicon Scriptural SettingStrong’s Hebrew 3590 appears once, in Job 41:19. The verse is part of the divinely spoken description of Leviathan, a creature so awesome that it silences Job’s complaints and magnifies the sovereignty of the Creator. Job 41:19 reads: “Firebrands stream from his mouth; sparks of fire shoot out.” The single use of כִידוֹד accentuates the dramatic scene, portraying explosive flashes that burst from Leviathan as evidence of its terrifying power under God’s control. Imagery and Symbolism 1. Fiery Eruption 2. Creaturely Majesty under Divine Rule Historical Interpretation Ancient Jewish commentators generally treated Leviathan as a real but extraordinary sea creature. Early Christian writers sometimes saw in it a symbol of satanic evil overcome by God (Isaiah 27:1). Medieval interpreters debated whether the passage described a crocodile, a mythical dragon, or both—yet all affirmed that the fiery imagery communicates ferocity surpassing human control. Intertextual Connections • Psalms 18:8 depicts smoke and fire issuing from God Himself, stressing overwhelming might. Theological Insights 1. God’s Sovereignty over Chaos Leviathan embodies untamed power; the sparks of כִידוֹד highlight his potential for destruction. Yet God presents the creature as part of His orderly universe (Job 41:1-5), teaching that nothing threatens His dominion. 2. The Limits of Human Wisdom Humans cannot extinguish Leviathan’s sparks or restrain him (Job 41:26-29). The verse confronts modern technological confidence with the same challenge ancient Job faced: humility before the Creator. 3. Anticipation of Ultimate Victory Isaiah 27:1 promises that the Lord “will punish Leviathan the fleeing serpent.” The fiery image in Job foreshadows the day when every blazing threat will be quenched by divine justice. Practical Ministry Applications • Worship: Use Job 41 to inspire awe-filled praise, calling congregations to trust the God who governs creatures that breathe fire. Questions for Reflection and Teaching 1. How does the single appearance of כִידוֹד strengthen the impact of Job 41’s portrait of Leviathan? Suggested Resources for Further Study • Robert Alden, “Job” (New American Commentary) Forms and Transliterations כִּיד֥וֹדֵי כידודי kî·ḏō·w·ḏê kiDodei kîḏōwḏêLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Job 41:19 HEB: לַפִּידִ֣ים יַהֲלֹ֑כוּ כִּיד֥וֹדֵי אֵ֝֗שׁ יִתְמַלָּֽטוּ׃ NAS: burning torches; Sparks of fire KJV: burning lamps, [and] sparks of fire INT: burning go Sparks of fire leap 1 Occurrence |
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