Leviathan (/ lɪˈvaɪ.əθən / ⓘ le-VIE-ə-thən; Hebrew: לִוְיָתָן, romanized: Livyāṯān; Greek: Λεβιάθαν) is a sea serpent demon noted in theology and mythology. It is referenced in the Hebrew Bible, as a …

In Jewish mythology, the name Leviathan can refer to a variety of monstrous creatures, including a primordial sea serpent, a dragon, a snake, a crocodile, or a whalelike animal.

Jun 9, 2025 · In Isaiah 27:1, Leviathan is a serpent and a symbol of Israel’s enemies, who will be slain by God. In Job 41, it is a sea monster and a symbol of God’s authority over creation. The description …

May 9, 2025 · Leviathan, known properly as Livyatan, was a massive whale weighing as much as 50 tons. Leviathan had longer teeth than any other animal, even bigger than its rival, the shark …

Leviathans are one of the greatest creatures ever created (Job 41:33). This fearsome, powerful animal (verses 8 - 9) is said to have a large tongue (Job 41:1) and a thick, impenetrable skin composed of …

Mar 14, 2025 · The Leviathan is a colossal sea creature originating from ancient biblical texts and various mythologies, representing chaos and untamed power. Its legend has endured for millennia, …

The Leviathan, a titanic sea creature from Hebrew Bible mythology, is a symbol of primordial chaos, divine power, and the untamable forces of nature. Often paired with Behemoth (land) and Ziz (air), …

Dec 18, 2024 · In the Book of Job, Leviathan is described as a creature of great strength and terror, created by God. It is often depicted as a giant serpent or dragon that dwells in the sea. The imagery …

Old Testament references to a huge sea monster, Leviathan (in Hebrew, Liwyāthān), are thought to have been inspired by an ancient myth in which the god Baal slays a multiheaded sea monster.

The animal most often proposed for Leviathan is the Nile crocodile, which is aquatic, scaly, and possesses fierce teeth. Others suggest that the Leviathan is an exaggerated account of a whale.