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Connecting Statement:
Yahweh continues to rebuke Job by asking him rhetorical questions.
Who can strip off his outer covering?
This question can be translated as a statement. AT: "No one can strip off his outer clothing." (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion)
his
The word "his" refers to Leviathan.
Who can penetrate his double armor?
The word "armor" is a metaphor for the hard scales or hide on his back. This question can be translated as a statement. AT: "No one can penetrate his very thick hide." (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor and rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion)
Who can open the doors of his face ... terror?
This question can be translated as a statement. AT: "No one can pry his jaws apart ... terror." (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion)
shields
The word "shields" is a metaphor for Leviathan's hide. Both shields and Leviathan's hide protect well and deflect arrows and other weapons. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)
tight together as with a close seal
This means the "shields" are very close to one another and nothing can get between them.