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Verse 39

Job 39:29

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

From there he spies out food; his eyes see it from afar.

American Standard Version (1901)

From thence she spieth out the prey; Her eyes behold it afar off.

Bible in Basic English

From there he is watching for food; his eye sees it far off.

Free Bible Version

From there it spies its prey from far away, fixing its gaze on its victim. Its chicks eagerly swallow blood.

King James (Authorized) Version

From thence she seeketh the prey, and her eyes behold afar off.

Translation for Translators

As they watch carefully from there, they see far away the animals that they can kill (OR, dead bodies of animals).

Unlocked Literal Bible

From there he searches for victims; his eyes see them from very far away.

Noah Webster Bible

From thence she seeketh the prey, and her eyes behold afar off.

World English Bible

From there he spies out the prey. His eyes see it afar off.

Young's Literal Translation

From thence he hath sought food, To a far off place his eyes look attentively,

Context

The LORD Speaks of His Creation

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. ³⁰His young ones feast on blood; and where the slain are, there he is.”

Summary

In this verse, God questions Job about the behavior of the wild goat, asking if Job knows the time when the mountain goats give birth. This serves to highlight God's sovereignty and wisdom in the intricate details of nature that are beyond human understanding. It emphasizes the vast knowledge and control that God has over all creation, showcasing His authority and supremacy. Job is reminded of his limited perspective compared to the infinite wisdom of God, encouraging humility and trust in the divine plan.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Her eyes behold afar off - The eagle was proverbial for her strong and clear sight. So Horace, lib. i., sat. iii., ver. 25: - Cum tua pervideas oculis mala lippus inunctis, Cur in amicorum vitas tam cernis acutum, Quam aut aquila, aut serpens Epidaurius? "For wherefore while you carelessly pass by Your own worst vices with unheeding eye, Why so sharp-sighted in another's fame, Strong as an eagle's ken, or dragon's beam?" Francis. So Aelian, lib. i., cap. 42. And Homer, Iliad xvii., calls the eagle οξυτατον ὑπουρανιων πετεηνων, "The most quick-sighted of all fowls under heaven."

Job 39:29

The LORD Speaks of His Creation

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. ³⁰His young ones feast on blood; and where the slain are, there he is.”

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Berean Standard Bible

From there he spies out food; his eyes see it from afar.

American Standard Version (1901)

From thence she spieth out the prey; Her eyes behold it afar off.

Bible in Basic English

From there he is watching for food; his eye sees it far off.

Free Bible Version

From there it spies its prey from far away, fixing its gaze on its victim. Its chicks eagerly swallow blood.

King James (Authorized) Version

From thence she seeketh the prey, and her eyes behold afar off.

Translation for Translators

As they watch carefully from there, they see far away the animals that they can kill (OR, dead bodies of animals).

Unlocked Literal Bible

From there he searches for victims; his eyes see them from very far away.

Noah Webster Bible

From thence she seeketh the prey, and her eyes behold afar off.

World English Bible

From there he spies out the prey. His eyes see it afar off.

Young's Literal Translation

From thence he hath sought food, To a far off place his eyes look attentively,