Leviathan

Leviathan is the name of a sea monster that is defeated by God at the beginning of creation (Psalm 74:14). This dragon or snake symbolises the primordial sea and the powers of chaos. In the apocalyptic literature, it is said that the dragon will break free again at the end of time, but that God will then defeat it once and for all (Isaiah 27:1).

There is a similar sea monster in the Old Testament named Rahab.

Related Bible passages

Psalms 74.14 Job 3.8 Psalms 104.26 Isaiah 27.1 Job 40.25 - Job 40.26

Religion of Israel

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