Leviathan Whale Fossil Found

Sea Monster Whale Fossil Unearthed


By Pallab Ghosh
Science correspondent, BBC News

Researchers have discovered the fossilised remains of an ancient whale with huge, fearsome teeth.

Writing in the journal Nature, the scientists have dubbed the 12 million-year-old creature "Leviathan".

It is thought to have been more than 17m long, and might have engaged in fierce battles with other giant sea creatures from the time.

Leviathan was much like the modern sperm whale in terms of size and appearance.

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Could this be the same Leviathan mentioned in the Bible (see article above)

Some reference from the Bible are:

1. Job 3:8
   May those curse it who curse the day,Those who are ready to arouse Leviathan.
   Job 3:7-9 (in Context) Job 3 (Whole Chapter)
2. Job 41:1
   “Can you draw out Leviathan with a hook,Or snare his tongue with a line which you lower?
   Job 41:1-3 (in Context) Job 41 (Whole Chapter)
3. Psalm 74:14
   You broke the heads of Leviathan in pieces,And gave him as food to the people inhabiting the wilderness.
   Psalm 74:13-15 (in Context) Psalm 74 (Whole Chapter)
4. Psalm 104:26
   There the ships sail about;There is that Leviathan Which You have made to play there.
   Psalm 104:25-27 (in Context) Psalm 104 (Whole Chapter)
5. Isaiah 27:1
   In that day the LORD with His severe sword, great and strong,Will punish Leviathan the fleeing serpent, Leviathan that twisted serpent; And He will slay the reptile that is in the sea.
   Isaiah 27:1-3 (in Context) Isaiah 27 (Whole Chapter)