Job 39:15

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

She forgets that a foot may crush them, or a wild animal may trample them.

American Standard Version (1901)

And forgetteth that the foot may crush them, Or that the wild beast may trample them.

Bible in Basic English

Without a thought that they may be crushed by the foot, and broken by the beasts of the field?

Free Bible Version

She doesn't think that they can be crushed underfoot, trampled by a wild animal.

King James (Authorized) Version

And forgetteth that the foot may crush them, or that the wild beast may break them.

Translation for Translators

Ostriches do not worry that some wild animal may step on the eggs and crush them [DOU].

Unlocked Literal Bible

she forgets that a foot might crush them or that a wild beast might trample them.

Noah Webster Bible

And forgetteth that the foot may crush them, or that the wild beast may break them.

World English Bible

and forgets that the foot may crush them, or that the wild animal may trample them.

Young's Literal Translation

And she forgetteth that a foot may press it, And a beast of the field tread it down.

Context

The LORD Speaks of His Creation

¹⁴For she leaves her eggs on the ground and lets them warm in the sand. ¹⁵She forgets that a foot may crush them, or a wild animal may trample them. ¹⁶She treats her young harshly, as if not her own, with no concern that her labor was in vain.

Summary

In this verse, God speaks to Job about the ostrich, highlighting how He has given her instincts that seem unusual to humans. The ostrich is described as lacking wisdom and understanding, yet God has equipped her with the ability to outrun horses and display strength and agility. This passage serves to remind Job of God's sovereignty and wisdom in all of creation, showcasing His intricate design even in creatures that may seem peculiar to human observers.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And forgetteth that the foot may crush them,.... The foot of the traveller, they being laid in the ground, where he may walk, or on the sand of the seashore, where he may tread and trample upon them unawares, and crush them to pieces; to prevent which this creature has no foresight; or that the wild beast may break them; supposing they may be, though not where men walk, yet where wild beasts frequent, they may be as easily broken by the one as the other; against which it guards not, having no instinct in nature, as some creatures have, to direct to the preservation of them.

Job 39:15

The LORD Speaks of His Creation

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Berean Standard Bible

She forgets that a foot may crush them, or a wild animal may trample them.

American Standard Version (1901)

And forgetteth that the foot may crush them, Or that the wild beast may trample them.

Bible in Basic English

Without a thought that they may be crushed by the foot, and broken by the beasts of the field?

Free Bible Version

She doesn't think that they can be crushed underfoot, trampled by a wild animal.

King James (Authorized) Version

And forgetteth that the foot may crush them, or that the wild beast may break them.

Translation for Translators

Ostriches do not worry that some wild animal may step on the eggs and crush them [DOU].

Unlocked Literal Bible

she forgets that a foot might crush them or that a wild beast might trample them.

Noah Webster Bible

And forgetteth that the foot may crush them, or that the wild beast may break them.

World English Bible

and forgets that the foot may crush them, or that the wild animal may trample them.

Young's Literal Translation

And she forgetteth that a foot may press it, And a beast of the field tread it down.