Job 37:8
Job 37:8 in Multiple Translations
The wild animals enter their lairs; they settle down in their dens.
Then the beasts go into dens, and remain in their places.
Then the beasts go into coverts, And remain in their dens.
Then the beasts go into their holes, and take their rest.
Even the animals take shelter and remain in their dens.
Then the beastes go into the denne, and remaine in their places.
And enter doth the beast into covert, And in its habitations it doth continue.
Then the animals take cover, and remain in their dens.
Then the beasts go into dens, and remain in their places.
Then the beast shall go into his covert, and shall abide in his den.
When it rains, animals go into their hiding places, and they remain there until the rain stops.
Berean Amplified Bible — Job 37:8
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Job 37:8 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/תָּבֹ֣א
חַיָּ֣ה
בְמוֹ
אָ֑רֶב
וּ/בִ/מְע֖וֹנֹתֶ֣י/הָ
תִשְׁכֹּֽן
וַ/תָּבֹ֣א
bôwʼ
H935
Lebo
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs
חַיָּ֣ה
chay
H2416
alive
N-fs
בְמוֹ
bᵉmôw
H1119
in/at/by
Prep
אָ֑רֶב
ʼereb
H695
ambush
N-ms
וּ/בִ/מְע֖וֹנֹתֶ֣י/הָ
mᵉʻôwnâh
H4585
habitation
Conj | Prep | N-cp | Suff
תִשְׁכֹּֽן
shâkan
H7931
to dwell
V-Qal-Imperf-3fs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Job 37:8
וַ/תָּבֹ֣א
bôwʼ
H935
"Lebo"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs
This verb means to go or come, and is used in many contexts, such as entering a place or approaching someone, as seen in the book of Genesis. It can also mean to abide or apply, and is translated in various ways in the KJV Bible. This term is related to the name Lebo Hamath.
Definition: A shortened name of Lebo Hamath complined withcha.mat (חֲמָת "Hamath" H2574) This name means to go in, enter
Usage: Occurs in 2307 OT verses. KJV: abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. See also: Genesis 2:19; Genesis 32:7; Exodus 1:19.
חַיָּ֣ה
chay
H2416
"alive"
N-fs
In the Bible, this word means life or being alive. It can refer to physical life, like in Genesis 1:20, or spiritual life, like in Psalm 30:5.
Definition: adj 1) living, alive 1a) green (of vegetation) 1b) flowing, fresh (of water) 1c) lively, active (of man) 1d) reviving (of the springtime) Aramaic equivalent: chay (חַי "living" H2417)
Usage: Occurs in 450 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] age, alive, appetite, (wild) beast, company, congregation, life(-time), live(-ly), living (creature, thing), maintenance, [phrase] merry, multitude, [phrase] (be) old, quick, raw, running, springing, troop. See also: Genesis 1:20; Deuteronomy 4:9; 2 Kings 5:16.
בְמוֹ
bᵉmôw
H1119
"in/at/by"
Prep
This Hebrew word means in, at, by, or with, and is used to show location or relationship. It is translated as for, in, into, or through in the KJV Bible. The word is used to describe a sense of place or direction.
Definition: in, at, by
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: for, in into, through. See also: Job 9:30; Psalms 11:2; Isaiah 25:10.
אָ֑רֶב
ʼereb
H695
"ambush"
N-ms
An ambush, or ereb, refers to a hidden attack or a secret plot, as seen in the story of Joshua and the battle of Ai. It involves lying in wait to surprise or harm someone.
Definition: 1) a lying-in-wait 2) covert, lair, den
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: den, lie in wait. See also: Job 37:8; Job 38:40.
וּ/בִ/מְע֖וֹנֹתֶ֣י/הָ
mᵉʻôwnâh
H4585
"habitation"
Conj | Prep | N-cp | Suff
This word refers to a place where someone or something lives, like a den for animals or a dwelling place for God, and can also mean a refuge or asylum.
Definition: 1) dwelling, habitation, refuge 1a) den, lair (of animals) 1b) dwelling-place (of God) (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: den, habitation, (dwelling) place, refuge. See also: Deuteronomy 33:27; Song of Solomon 4:8; Psalms 76:3.
תִשְׁכֹּֽן
shâkan
H7931
"to dwell"
V-Qal-Imperf-3fs
This Hebrew word means to live or stay in a place, like when God dwells among his people. It appears in books like Exodus and Psalms, describing God's presence. It's about making a home or resting place.
Definition: 1) to settle down, abide, dwell, tabernacle, reside 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to settle down to abide 1a2) to abide, dwell, reside 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to make settle down, establish 1b2) to make or cause to dwell 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to lay, place, set, establish, settle, fix 1c2) to cause to dwell or abide Aramaic equivalent: she.khan (שְׁכֵן "to dwell" H7932)
Usage: Occurs in 123 OT verses. KJV: abide, continue, (cause to, make to) dwell(-er), have habitation, inhabit, lay, place, (cause to) remain, rest, set (up). See also: Genesis 3:24; Psalms 55:7; Psalms 7:6.
Study Notes — Job 37:8
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- Context
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- Job 37:8 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Job 37:8
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 37:8
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 37:8
- Trapp's Commentary on Job 37:8
- Ellicott's Commentary on Job 37:8
- Cambridge Bible on Job 37:8
- Barnes' Notes on Job 37:8
- Whedon's Commentary on Job 37:8
Context — Elihu Proclaims God’s Majesty
6For He says to the snow, ‘Fall on the earth,’ and to the gentle rain, ‘Pour out a mighty downpour.’
7He seals up the hand of every man, so that all men may know His work.
8The wild animals enter their lairs; they settle down in their dens.
9The tempest comes from its chamber, and the cold from the driving north winds. 10By the breath of God the ice is formed and the watery expanses are frozen.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Psalms 104:22 | The sun rises, and they withdraw; they lie down in their dens. |
| 2 | Job 38:40 | when they crouch in their dens and lie in wait in the thicket? |
Job 37:8 Summary
This verse shows how even the wild animals obey God's power and provision, just like the snow and rain do in Job 37:6. It's a reminder that God is in control of everything, and we can trust in His care and wisdom, just like the animals trust in their cozy dens and lairs (Psalm 23:1-4). By looking at the natural world, we can see God's greatness and majesty, and learn to trust in Him more deeply, as encouraged in Romans 1:20. As we reflect on this verse, we can ask ourselves how we can trust in God's provision and care, just like the wild animals do.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the wild animals entering their lairs in Job 37:8?
This verse highlights God's sovereignty over creation, as even the wild animals respond to His power, similar to how He commands the snow and rain in Job 37:6, demonstrating His control over the natural world, as seen in Psalm 104:20-24.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the chapter?
Job 37:8 is part of a larger description of God's power and majesty in nature, as seen in Job 37:6-10, where Elihu describes God's control over the weather and the natural world, pointing to His greatness and wisdom, as noted in Romans 1:20.
What can we learn from the wild animals' behavior in this verse?
The wild animals' instinct to enter their lairs and settle down in their dens suggests a sense of trust and security, which can be a lesson for us to trust in God's provision and care, as promised in Matthew 6:26 and Psalm 23:1-4.
How does this verse fit into the broader theme of the book of Job?
Job 37:8 contributes to the book's exploration of God's sovereignty and wisdom, as Elihu's speech helps to shift the focus from Job's suffering to God's greatness and majesty, as seen in Job 38-41, where God Himself speaks and reveals His power and wisdom.
Reflection Questions
- How do I respond to God's power and majesty in my own life, and what can I learn from the wild animals' instinct to trust and obey?
- In what ways can I trust in God's provision and care, even in uncertain or difficult circumstances, as the wild animals trust in their dens and lairs?
- How can I cultivate a deeper sense of awe and reverence for God's sovereignty over creation, as seen in Job 37:8 and other passages like Psalm 19:1-6?
- What are some ways I can apply the lesson of trust and security from the wild animals to my own life, and how can I share this with others?
Gill's Exposition on Job 37:8
Then the beasts go into dens,.... When snow and rains are on the earth in great abundance, then the wild beasts of the field, not being able to prowl about, betake themselves to dens; where they lie
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 37:8
Then the beasts go into dens, and remain in their places. Remain - rest in their lairs, It is beautifully ordered that, during the cold, when they could not obtain food, many lie torpid-a state wherein they need no food.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 37:8
Then, in great rains or deep snows, the beasts go into dens for shelter and comfort.
Trapp's Commentary on Job 37:8
Job 37:8 Then the beasts go into dens, and remain in their places.Ver. 8. Then the beasts go into dens] In rainy and snowy weather, the very wild beasts (as lively and lusty as they are, whence also they have their name in the original) are glad to take harbour, and there to hold them till the storm be over.
Ellicott's Commentary on Job 37:8
(8) Then the beasts go into dens.—And not man only, but the beasts likewise, have to take refuge in their dens and coverts.
Cambridge Bible on Job 37:8
8. their places] Their coverts or lairs. The reference is to the hibernation of the animals, or to their retreat into their coverts for shelter from the snow and rains.
Barnes' Notes on Job 37:8
Then the beasts go into dens - In the winter. This fact appears to have been early observed, that in the season of cold the wild animals withdrew into caves, and that many of them became torpid.
Whedon's Commentary on Job 37:8
8. The world is thus left to man alone in the presence of God. (Canon Cook.)