Job 39:27
Job 39:27 in Multiple Translations
Does the eagle soar at your command and make his nest on high?
Doth the eagle mount up at thy command, and make her nest on high?
Is it at thy command that the eagle mounteth up, And maketh her nest on high?
Or is it by your orders that the eagle goes up, and makes his resting-place on high?
Do you command the eagle to fly high and make its nest in the summits of the mountains?
He swalloweth the ground for fearcenes and rage, and he beleeueth not that it is the noise of the trumpet.
At thy command goeth an eagle up high? Or lifteth he up his nest?
Is it at your command that the eagle mounts up, and makes his nest on high?
Doth the eagle mount up at thy command, and make her nest on high?
Will the eagle mount up at thy command, and make her nest in high places?
Do eagles fly high up into the cliffs to make their nests because you commanded them to do that?
Berean Amplified Bible — Job 39:27
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Job 39:27 Interlinear (Deep Study)
BIB
HEB
אִם
עַל
פִּ֭י/ךָ
יַגְבִּ֣יהַּ
נָ֑שֶׁר
וְ֝/כִ֗י
יָרִ֥ים
קִנּֽ/וֹ
אִם
ʼim
H518
if
Conj
עַל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
פִּ֭י/ךָ
peh
H6310
lip
N-ms | Suff
יַגְבִּ֣יהַּ
gâbahh
H1361
to exult
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms
נָ֑שֶׁר
nesher
H5404
eagle
N-ms
וְ֝/כִ֗י
kîy
H3588
for
Conj | Conj
יָרִ֥ים
rûwm
H7311
to exalt
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms
קִנּֽ/וֹ
qên
H7064
nest
N-ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Job 39:27
אִם
ʼim
H518
"if"
Conj
This Hebrew word is used to express conditions or questions, like if or whether. It can also be used to make oaths or express wishes, as in Oh that! It appears in various forms in the KJV, including if, though, and when.
Definition: : if/whether_or/though 1) if 1a) conditional clauses 1a1) of possible situations 1a2) of impossible situations 1b) oath contexts 1b1) no, not 1c) if...if, whether...or, whether...or...or 1d) when, whenever 1e) since 1f) interrogative particle 1g) but rather
Usage: Occurs in 931 OT verses. KJV: (and, can-, doubtless, if, that) (not), [phrase] but, either, [phrase] except, [phrase] more(-over if, than), neither, nevertheless, nor, oh that, or, [phrase] save (only, -ing), seeing, since, sith, [phrase] surely (no more, none, not), though, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] unless, [phrase] verily, when, whereas, whether, while, [phrase] yet. See also: Genesis 4:7; Exodus 22:3; Leviticus 27:27.
עַל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
פִּ֭י/ךָ
peh
H6310
"lip"
N-ms | Suff
In the Bible, this Hebrew word refers to the mouth, lips, or edge of something, and can also mean a portion or side of something. It is often used to describe speech or the act of speaking. This word appears in various forms, such as mouth, lip, or edge.
Definition: : lip/mouth peh 1) mouth 1a) mouth (of man) 1b) mouth (as organ of speech) 1c) mouth (of animals) 1d) mouth, opening, orifice (of a well, river, etc) 1e) extremity, end pim 2) a weight equal to one third of a shekel, occurs only in 1Sa 13:21
Usage: Occurs in 460 OT verses. KJV: accord(-ing as, -ing to), after, appointment, assent, collar, command(-ment), [idiom] eat, edge, end, entry, [phrase] file, hole, [idiom] in, mind, mouth, part, portion, [idiom] (should) say(-ing), sentence, skirt, sound, speech, [idiom] spoken, talk, tenor, [idiom] to, [phrase] two-edged, wish, word. See also: Genesis 4:11; Deuteronomy 21:17; Ezra 9:11.
יַגְבִּ֣יהַּ
gâbahh
H1361
"to exult"
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms
To exult means to feel proud or haughty, like being lofty or high, as described in Psalms where God's ways are lofty and good.
Definition: 1) to be high, be exalted 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be high, lofty, tall 1a2) to be exalted 1a3) to be lofty 1a3a) to be lofty (of Jehovah's ways-good sense) 1a3b) to be haughty, be arrogant (bad sense) 1b) (Hiphil) to make high, exalt
Usage: Occurs in 33 OT verses. KJV: exalt, be haughty, be (make) high(-er), lift up, mount up, be proud, raise up great height, upward. See also: 1 Samuel 10:23; Isaiah 7:11; Psalms 103:11.
נָ֑שֶׁר
nesher
H5404
"eagle"
N-ms
An eagle or other large bird of prey, representing strength and agility. In the Bible, eagles are often used to describe God's care and protection, as seen in Psalm 91 and Matthew 24.
Definition: eagle, vulture, griffon-vulture Aramaic equivalent: ne.shar (נְשַׁר "eagle" H5403)
Usage: Occurs in 26 OT verses. KJV: eagle. See also: Exodus 19:4; Jeremiah 4:13; Psalms 103:5.
וְ֝/כִ֗י
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj | Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
יָרִ֥ים
rûwm
H7311
"to exalt"
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms
This verb can mean to lift something or someone up, like a parent lifting a child, or to exalt oneself in pride. In the Bible, it's used to describe God lifting up the humble and bringing down the proud.
Definition: 1) to rise, rise up, be high, be lofty, be exalted 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be high, be set on high 1a2) to be raised, be uplifted, be exalted 1a3) to be lifted, rise 1b) (Polel) 1b1) to raise or rear (children), cause to grow up 1b2) to lift up, raise, exalt 1b3) to exalt, extol 1c) (Polal) to be lifted up 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to raise, lift, lift up, take up, set up, erect, exalt, set on high 1d2) to lift up (and take away), remove 1d3) to lift off and present, contribute, offer, contribute 1e) (Hophal) to be taken off, be abolished 1f) (Hithpolel) to exalt oneself, magnify oneself Aramaic equivalent: rum (רוּם "to rise" H7313)
Usage: Occurs in 184 OT verses. KJV: bring up, exalt (self), extol, give, go up, haughty, heave (up), (be, lift up on, make on, set up on, too) high(-er, one), hold up, levy, lift(-er) up, (be) lofty, ([idiom] a-) loud, mount up, offer (up), [phrase] presumptuously, (be) promote(-ion), proud, set up, tall(-er), take (away, off, up), breed worms. See also: Genesis 7:17; Psalms 46:11; Psalms 3:4.
קִנּֽ/וֹ
qên
H7064
"nest"
N-ms | Suff
A nest is a place where birds or other animals lay their eggs or give birth to their young, and it can also refer to a cozy room or dwelling. In the Bible, nests are mentioned in stories about birds and other creatures, such as in the book of Psalms.
Definition: 1) nest 1a) nest (of bird) 1b) cells (like nests in Noah's ark)
Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: nest, room. See also: Genesis 6:14; Psalms 84:4; Proverbs 27:8.
Study Notes — Job 39:27
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- Context
- Cross References
- Job 39:27 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Job 39:27
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 39:27
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 39:27
- Trapp's Commentary on Job 39:27
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 39:27
- Cambridge Bible on Job 39:27
- Barnes' Notes on Job 39:27
- Whedon's Commentary on Job 39:27
- Sermons on Job 39:27
Context — The LORD Speaks of His Creation
25At the blast of the horn, he snorts with fervor. He catches the scent of battle from afar, the shouts of captains and the cry of war.
26Does the hawk take flight by your understanding and spread his wings toward the south?
27Does the eagle soar at your command and make his nest on high?
28He dwells on a cliff and lodges there; his stronghold is on a rocky crag. 29From there he spies out food; his eyes see it from afar.Cross References
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| 1 | Obadiah 1:4 | Though you soar like the eagle and make your nest among the stars, even from there I will bring you down,” declares the LORD. |
| 2 | Jeremiah 49:16 | The terror you cause and the pride of your heart have deceived you, O dwellers in the clefts of the rocks, O occupiers of the mountain summit. Though you elevate your nest like the eagle, even from there I will bring you down,” declares the LORD. |
| 3 | Exodus 19:4 | ‘You have seen for yourselves what I did to Egypt, and how I carried you on eagles’ wings and brought you to Myself. |
| 4 | Leviticus 11:13 | Additionally, you are to detest the following birds, and they must not be eaten because they are detestable: the eagle, the bearded vulture, the black vulture, |
| 5 | Hosea 8:1 | Put the ram’s horn to your lips! An eagle looms over the house of the LORD, because the people have transgressed My covenant and rebelled against My law. |
| 6 | Psalms 103:5 | who satisfies you with good things, so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s. |
| 7 | Proverbs 23:5 | When you glance at wealth, it disappears, for it makes wings for itself and flies like an eagle to the sky. |
| 8 | Isaiah 40:31 | But those who wait upon the LORD will renew their strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint. |
Job 39:27 Summary
This verse, Job 39:27, reminds us that even the most powerful creatures, like the eagle, are under God's care and control. The eagle's ability to soar and nest on high is a testament to God's wisdom and provision, as seen in Psalm 104:24, where God's wisdom is declared in all His works. Just as the eagle trusts in God's care, we can trust in God's sovereignty and provision in our lives, knowing that He is always working for our good, as promised in Romans 8:28.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this verse reveal about God's relationship with creation?
This verse highlights God's sovereign control over all creatures, including the eagle, as seen in Job 39:27, and is reminiscent of Psalm 104:29, where God's care for creation is on full display.
Is the eagle's ability to soar and nest on high a result of God's direct command?
While Job 39:27 does not imply a direct command, it suggests that God's providence and wisdom are at work in the eagle's behavior, as seen in Proverbs 30:18-19, where the eagle's flight is described as a wonder of God's creation.
How does this verse relate to human understanding and control?
This verse humbles human understanding, implying that even the majestic eagle's actions are beyond human control, as seen in Job 39:26, where the hawk's flight is described as being beyond human comprehension, and in Isaiah 55:9, where God's ways are declared to be higher than human ways.
What can we learn from the eagle's nesting habits in this verse?
The eagle's nesting on high, as described in Job 39:27, can be seen as a picture of God's provision and care for His people, as described in Deuteronomy 32:11, where God is likened to an eagle that bears its young on its wings.
Reflection Questions
- As I reflect on the eagle's ability to soar and nest on high, what does this reveal to me about God's power and wisdom?
- How does this verse challenge my understanding of God's relationship with creation, and what implications does this have for my daily life?
- In what ways can I trust God's sovereignty and provision in my life, just as the eagle trusts in God's care and provision?
- What are some areas in my life where I need to surrender control and trust in God's wisdom, just as the eagle trusts in God's guidance?
Gill's Exposition on Job 39:27
Doth the eagle mount up at thy command,.... No; but by an instinct which God has placed in it, and a capacity he has given it above all other birds.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 39:27
Doth the eagle mount up at thy command, and make her nest on high? Eagle - it flies highest of all birds: thence called the bird of heaven.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 39:27
Mount up; fly directly upward, till she be out of thy sight; which no other bird can do. On high; in the highest and inaccessible rocks. Compare .
Trapp's Commentary on Job 39:27
Job 39:27 Doth the eagle mount up at thy command, and make her nest on high?Ver. 27. Doth the eagle mount up at thy command?] Mount plumb up (which no bird else can do) to an infinite height, even out of sight; not without an eye still on her prey, which by this means she spies sooner, and seizeth upon better, Matthew 24:28. A fit emblem of a hypocrite, who seems to soar aloft, but it is for some self and sinister respect: he seeketh not the Lord Jesus Christ (as the sincere hearted do), but his own belly, Romans 16:18. And make her nest on high] Not in plains, but on lofty tops and inaccessible rocks, for the safety of her young ones. Of the nature of eagles, read Aristotle, De Nat. Animal. lib. 9, cap. 32, and Pliny, lib. 3, cap. 10. They tell us, that there is an enmity between the eagle and the serpent; and because the serpent seeketh to destroy the young eagles, she setteth her nest on high, to safeguard them. And if any man seek to rob her nest, she doubteth not to assault him with her wings and talons. Formidable she is to all birds save only the hawk, who is able to deal with her if he can but avoid the first shock.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 39:27
Verse 27. Doth the eagle mount up] The eagle is said to be of so acute a sight, that when she is so high in the air that men cannot see her, she can discern a small fish in the water! See on Job 39:29.
Cambridge Bible on Job 39:27
27–30. The eagle. Is it at Job’s command that the eagle fixes her habitation fearlessly on the dizzy crag? Did he bestow on her her penetrating vision, which scans the wide expanse of country and pierces into the deep ravine? or did he endow her with her terrible instincts, that shew themselves at once in her young, which “suck up blood”?
Barnes' Notes on Job 39:27
Doth the eagle mount up at thy command? - Margin, as in Hebrew, “by thy mouth.” The meaning is, that Job had not power to direct or order the eagle in his lofty flight.
Whedon's Commentary on Job 39:27
27. The eagle — Comp. Obadiah 1:4. The climax is reached in the eagle, king of birds, (compare the lion, king of beasts, with which the description commences, Job 38:39,) which, notwithstanding its
Sermons on Job 39:27
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Mounting Up With Eagles Wings - Part 1 by Leonard Ravenhill | Leonard Ravenhill emphasizes the power and majesty of God as depicted in Isaiah 40, particularly focusing on the promise that those who wait upon the Lord will renew their strength |
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Mounting With Wings by Leonard Ravenhill | Leonard Ravenhill emphasizes the power of waiting on the Lord, drawing from Isaiah 40:29-31, where God promises to renew the strength of those who trust in Him. He contrasts the ma |
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The Eagle by Harriet N. Cook | Harriet N. Cook uses the majestic eagle as a symbol to illustrate God's care and protection over His people, drawing parallels between the eagle's characteristics and God's attribu |
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The Vulture by Harriet N. Cook | Harriet N. Cook uses the vulture as an illustration to teach about the nature of this bird of prey, its role in cleaning up decaying matter, and its keen eye for spotting food from |
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Porn's Influence on Christians by Shane Idleman | This sermon emphasizes the danger of pride leading to regression from God, as seen in the backsliding and deception caused by the lust and perversions of the heart. The speaker hig |
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Why Pride Before Prayer? (Where God Begins in Reviving His People) by Lou Sutera | In this sermon, the speaker shares anecdotes and testimonies to highlight the destructive nature of pride. He tells a story of a father who boasts about his hunting skills, but fai |
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Holiness and Obedience by B.H. Clendennen | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of being a faithful steward of what God has given us. He highlights the need to function in our purpose and to walk in total |