So, were dragons real? Tell me already!
Yes. In a sense, dragons were real. Dragons were just another of God's created creatures. They were probably like dinosaurs, but with chambers in their heads for mixing gasses, which gave them the ability to spew flames. They may have had wings, maybe not.
The dragon mentioned in Job was a water serpent. It was mentioned a few other times in the Bible, as well. According to Job 41, Leviathan (the dragon or sea serpent) had powerful limbs, a tough outer coat of skin(or scales), a mouth brimming with fearsome teeth, hard scales on its back, and was very strong. It also says that "firebrands stream from his mouth," "smoke pours from his nostrils", and his breath "sets coals ablaze." The proof that Leviathan was a water serpent lies in verses 30, 31, and 32. First of all, it says, "His undersides are jagged potsherds, leaving a trail in the mud like a threshing sledge." This seems to imply that Leviathan lived on the edge of a body of water. Next it says, "He makes the depths churn like a boiling cauldron and stirs up the sea like a pot of ointment." This verse seems to be saying that Leviathan was a huge creature that splashes and stirs the water when it swam. Then it goes on to say, "Behind him he leaves a glistening wake; one would think the depths had white hair." This seems like a huge sea serpent that is not to be taken lightly. A magestic creature, one to be feared. The Bible clearly says, "Any hope of subduing him is false; the mere sight of him is overpowering." Finally, the chapter finishes off saying, "Nothing on earth is his equal- a creature without fear. He looks down on all that are haughty; he is king over all that are proud."
But the real message here is not about the Dragon. It is about God's power and might, how He made creatures of immense strength and magesty, yet all the power in the world can not compare to His. Let's take a moment to think about this, before we continue our search for dragons. We should remember that with all the knowledge we can gain, there is always something more to learn. God knows all, we know little. In all our learning we should discover the beauty of God's works- and how much more beautiful He is, to make all of these wonderful things for us! I hope my message has inspired at least one person, for it is better to touch one person than to be ignored my a crowd.
I bid you good night, and God bless.
-Emily
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