Are Behemoth and Leviathan Literal or Figurative?
Some assert that Behemoth and Leviathan were figurative creatures. Whatever Behemoth was, it was something that was made along with man, “Look now at the behemoth, which I made along with you. . .” (Job. 40:15). This should be enough evidence that this creature is literal. As Genesis 1:24-31 teaches, all beasts and creeping things were made along with man on day six. Furthermore Behemoth eats grass like an ox (Job. 40:15). What is it about Behemoth that would make one think he is figurative? Behemoth was not an ox, but he eats the same kind of diet that an ox does. Behemoth is confident though the Jordan gushes into his mouth (Job. 40:23). Is the Jordan literal or figurative? If Behemoth were figurative, we would have a figurative creature made with man, eating grass like and ox and confident when the Jordan rages into his mouth! Let us accept the evidence, Behemoth was real; there is no indication given in scripture that he is figurative. Since Behemoth is literal, why would Leviathan
