Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version She lays her eggs on the ground and lets them warm in the sand, New Living Translation She lays her eggs on top of the earth, letting them be warmed in the dust. English Standard Version For she leaves her eggs to the earth and lets them be warmed on the ground, Berean Standard Bible For she leaves her eggs on the ground and lets them warm in the sand. King James Bible Which leaveth her eggs in the earth, and warmeth them in dust, New King James Version For she leaves her eggs on the ground, And warms them in the dust; New American Standard Bible For she abandons her eggs to the earth And warms them in the dust, NASB 1995 For she abandons her eggs to the earth And warms them in the dust, NASB 1977 For she abandons her eggs to the earth, And warms them in the dust, Legacy Standard Bible For she leaves her eggs to the earth And warms them in the dust, Amplified Bible For she leaves her eggs on the ground And warms them in the dust, Christian Standard Bible She abandons her eggs on the ground and lets them be warmed in the sand. Holman Christian Standard Bible She abandons her eggs on the ground and lets them be warmed in the sand. American Standard Version For she leaveth her eggs on the earth, And warmeth them in the dust, Contemporary English Version She abandons her eggs and lets the dusty ground keep them warm. English Revised Version For she leaveth her eggs on the earth, and warmeth them in the dust, GOD'S WORD® Translation It lays its eggs on the ground and warms them in the dust. Good News Translation The ostrich leaves her eggs on the ground for the heat in the soil to warm them. International Standard Version She abandons her eggs on the ground and lets them be warmed in the sand, Majority Standard Bible For she leaves her eggs on the ground and lets them warm in the sand. NET Bible For she leaves her eggs on the ground, and lets them be warmed on the soil. New Heart English Bible For she leaves her eggs on the earth, warms them in the dust, Webster's Bible Translation Which leaveth her eggs in the earth, and warmeth them in the dust, World English Bible For she leaves her eggs on the earth, warms them in the dust, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionFor she leaves her eggs on the earth, "" And she warms them on the dust, Young's Literal Translation For she leaveth on the earth her eggs, And on the dust she doth warm them, Smith's Literal Translation For she will leave her eggs to the earth, and she will warm them in the dust; Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWhen she leaveth her eggs on the earth, thou perhaps wilt warm them in the dust. Catholic Public Domain Version When she leaves eggs behind in the earth, will you perhaps warm them in the dust? New American Bible When she abandons her eggs on the ground and lets them warm in the sand, New Revised Standard Version For it leaves its eggs to the earth, and lets them be warmed on the ground, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBut she leaves her eggs in the earth to be warmed on the ground. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And she leaves her daughters on the ground, and warms them upon the dust OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917For she leaveth her eggs on the earth, And warmeth them in dust, Brenton Septuagint Translation for the ostrich will leave her eggs in the ground, and warm them on the dust, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context God Speaks of His Creation…13The wings of the ostrich flap joyfully, but cannot match the pinions and feathers of the stork. 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.… Cross References Matthew 23:37 O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets and stones those sent to her, how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were unwilling! Luke 13:34 O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets and stones those sent to her, how often I have longed to gather your children together as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were unwilling! Isaiah 31:5 Like birds hovering overhead, so the LORD of Hosts will protect Jerusalem. He will shield it and deliver it; He will pass over it and preserve it.” Deuteronomy 32:11 As an eagle stirs up its nest and hovers over its young, He spread His wings to catch them and carried them on His pinions. Psalm 91:4 He will cover you with His feathers; under His wings you will find refuge; His faithfulness is a shield and rampart. Matthew 6:26 Look at the birds of the air: They do not sow or reap or gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? Luke 12:24 Consider the ravens: They do not sow or reap, they have no storehouse or barn; yet God feeds them. How much more valuable you are than the birds! Genesis 1:21 So God created the great sea creatures and every living thing that moves, with which the waters teemed according to their kinds, and every winged bird after its kind. And God saw that it was good. Genesis 8:7-9 and sent out a raven. It kept flying back and forth until the waters had dried up from the earth. / Then Noah sent out a dove to see if the waters had receded from the surface of the ground. / But the dove found no place to rest her foot, and she returned to him in the ark, because the waters were still covering the surface of all the earth. So he reached out his hand and brought her back inside the ark. 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. Jeremiah 8:7 Even the stork in the sky knows her appointed seasons. The turtledove, the swift, and the thrush keep their time of migration, but My people do not know the requirements of the LORD. Hosea 7:11 So Ephraim has become like a silly, senseless dove—calling out to Egypt, then turning to Assyria. Matthew 10:29-31 Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from the will of your Father. / And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. / So do not be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows. Luke 12:6-7 Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? Yet not one of them is forgotten by God. / And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. So do not be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows. Psalm 104:17 where the birds build their nests; the stork makes her home in the cypresses. Treasury of Scripture Which leaves her eggs in the earth, and warms them in dust, Jump to Previous Abandons Dust Earth Eggs Ground Lays Leaves Puts Sand Warm Warmed Warmeth Warming WarmsJump to Next Abandons Dust Earth Eggs Ground Lays Leaves Puts Sand Warm Warmed Warmeth Warming WarmsJob 39 1. Of the wild goats and hinds5. Of the wild donkey 9. The unicorn 13. The peacock, stork, and ostrich 19. The horse 26. The hawk 27. The eagle For she leaves her eggs on the ground This phrase refers to the ostrich, a bird known for its seemingly careless behavior in leaving its eggs exposed. In the context of Job, God is highlighting the unique and seemingly foolish ways of His creation to demonstrate His wisdom and sovereignty. The ostrich's behavior contrasts with other birds that carefully guard their nests, illustrating the diversity of God's creation. This can be seen as a metaphor for God's providence, where even what seems foolish or careless is under His control. The ostrich's behavior is mentioned in other ancient texts, indicating a common understanding of its habits in the ancient Near East. and lets them warm in the sand Persons / Places / Events 1. JobA man of great faith and patience, who undergoes severe trials and suffering. The book of Job is a dialogue about the nature of suffering and God's sovereignty. 2. God The speaker in this passage, who is responding to Job. God is highlighting His wisdom and the mysteries of creation that are beyond human understanding. 3. Ostrich The bird referenced in this verse, known for its unique behavior of laying eggs on the ground, which serves as an example of God's diverse creation. 4. The Ground/Sand The place where the ostrich lays her eggs, symbolizing the natural order and instinctive behaviors instilled by God. 5. Creation The broader context of this passage, where God is describing various aspects of His creation to demonstrate His wisdom and power. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty in CreationThis verse highlights God's control and wisdom in the natural world. Even the seemingly foolish actions of the ostrich are part of His divine plan. Human Limitations We are reminded of our limited understanding compared to God's infinite wisdom. Like Job, we must trust in God's greater plan, even when we don't understand it. Trust in God's Provision Just as God provides for the ostrich, He will provide for us. We can rest in the assurance that God knows our needs and cares for us. The Mystery of God's Ways God's ways are often beyond our comprehension. This calls us to humility and faith, recognizing that His thoughts and ways are higher than ours. Learning from Nature Observing God's creation can teach us about His character and attributes. The natural world is a testament to His creativity and care.(14) Which leaveth her eggs.--The ostrich only sits upon her eggs at night, when the cold would chill and destroy them; by day the heat of the sand continues the process of hatching.Verse 14. - Which leaveth her eggs in the earth, and warmeth them in dust. The best authorities tell us that in tropical countries ostriches, having scratched a hole in the sand, and deposited their eggs in it, cover the eggs over with a layer of sand, sometimes as much as a foot in thickness, and, leaving them during the daytime to be kept warm by the heat of the sun, only incubate at night. It is evidently this habit of the bird that is here alluded to. That in cooler countries ostriches do not do this is not to the point. The habit was known in Job's time, and was so noticeable as to characterize the bird to a large extent. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Forכִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction she leaves תַעֲזֹ֣ב (ṯa·‘ă·zōḇ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 5800: To loosen, relinquish, permit her eggs בֵּצֶ֑יהָ (bê·ṣe·hā) Noun - feminine plural construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 1000: An egg on the ground לָאָ֣רֶץ (lā·’ā·reṣ) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land and lets them warm תְּחַמֵּֽם׃ (tə·ḥam·mêm) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 2552: To be or become warm in וְֽעַל־ (wə·‘al-) Conjunctive waw | Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the sand. עָפָ֥ר (‘ā·p̄ār) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6083: Dust, clay, earth, mud Links Job 39:14 NIVJob 39:14 NLT Job 39:14 ESV Job 39:14 NASB Job 39:14 KJV Job 39:14 BibleApps.com Job 39:14 Biblia Paralela Job 39:14 Chinese Bible Job 39:14 French Bible Job 39:14 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 39:14 For she leaves her eggs (Jb) |
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