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Verses 1-13: “Leviathan” is a symbolic monster also referred to here as “that crooked serpent … the dragon,” or Satan. The context indicates that Isaiah has in view the final victory of God over Satan

“Leviathan”: This term appears in four other Old Testament texts (Job 41:1; Job 3:8; Psalms 74:14; 104:26). In each case Leviathan refers to some mighty creature who can overwhelm man but is no match for God. Since this creature lives in the sea among ships (Psalms 104:26), some form of sea monster, possibly an ancient dinosaur, is in view.

Some feel it was a crocodile, which had scaly hide (Job 41:15), terrible teeth (Job 41:14), and speed in the water (Job 41:31-32). Some have thought it was a killer whale or a great white shark because he is the ultimate killer beast over all other proud beasts (Job 41:34). It could also have been some sea going dinosaur.

Whatever it is, it is a symbol of evil. This is all speaking of the spirit of Satan, in the form of a serpent.