Biblical explanation
The most commonly discussed passages are Job 40 and Job 41. Job 40 describes Behemoth: "Behold now behemoth, which I made with thee." Job 40:15 Job 41 describes Leviathan. Some readers believe these descriptions correspond to dinosaurs or dinosaur-like creatures. Others understand them as known ancient animals described using poetic language. The text emphasizes God's creative power rather than providing a scientific classification. The Bible does not explicitly say, "These animals were dinosaurs." It does, however, affirm that God created the animal world and describes creatures that are difficult to identify with certainty from the biblical descriptions alone.
Key takeaway
The great controversy reveals God's character as Christ ministers as our High Priest in the heavenly sanctuary. The dead await the resurrection, Christ's return will be visible and personal, and prophecy calls believers to faithful mission rather than date-setting or fear.