Job 39:3
New International Version
They crouch down and bring forth their young; their labor pains are ended.

New Living Translation
They crouch down to give birth to their young and deliver their offspring.

English Standard Version
when they crouch, bring forth their offspring, and are delivered of their young?

Berean Standard Bible
They crouch down and bring forth their young; they deliver their newborn.

King James Bible
They bow themselves, they bring forth their young ones, they cast out their sorrows.

New King James Version
They bow down, They bring forth their young, They deliver their offspring.

New American Standard Bible
“They kneel down, they deliver their young, They get rid of their labor pains.

NASB 1995
“They kneel down, they bring forth their young, They get rid of their labor pains.

NASB 1977
“They kneel down, they bring forth their young, They get rid of their labor pains.

Legacy Standard Bible
They kneel down; they bring forth their young; They send out their labor pains.

Amplified Bible
“They kneel down, they bring forth their young, They cast out their labor pains.

Christian Standard Bible
They crouch down to give birth to their young; they deliver their newborn.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
They crouch down to give birth to their young; they deliver their newborn.

American Standard Version
They bow themselves, they bring forth their young, They cast out their pains.

Contemporary English Version
before they deliver?

English Revised Version
They bow themselves, they bring forth their young, they cast out their sorrows.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
They kneel down to give birth and deliver their young. Then the pain of giving birth is over.

Good News Translation
Do you know when they will crouch down and bring their young into the world?

International Standard Version
when they crouch down to give birth to their offspring, and let go of their birth pangs?

Majority Standard Bible
They crouch down and bring forth their young; they deliver their newborn.

NET Bible
They crouch, they bear their young, they bring forth the offspring they have carried.

New Heart English Bible
They bow themselves, they bring forth their young, they end their labor pains.

Webster's Bible Translation
They bow themselves, they bring forth their young ones, they cast out their sorrows.

World English Bible
They bow themselves. They bear their young. They end their labor pains.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
They bow down, "" They bring forth their young ones safely, "" They cast forth their pangs.

Young's Literal Translation
They bow down, Their young ones they bring forth safely, Their pangs they cast forth.

Smith's Literal Translation
They will bow, they will bring forth their children, they will cast forth their pains.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
They bow themselves to bring forth young, and they cast them, and send forth roarings.

Catholic Public Domain Version
They bend themselves for their offspring, and they give birth, and they emit roars.

New American Bible
When they crouch down and drop their young, when they deliver their progeny?

New Revised Standard Version
when they crouch to give birth to their offspring, and are delivered of their young?
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And do you know when they kneel and bring forth their young ones?

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And when they kneel and give birth
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
They bow themselves, they bring forth their young, They cast out their fruit.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and hast reared their young without fear; and wilt thou loosen their pangs?

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Context
God Speaks of His Creation
2Can you count the months they are pregnant? Do you know the time they give birth? 3They crouch down and bring forth their young; they deliver their newborn. 4Their young ones thrive and grow up in the open field; they leave and do not return.…

Cross References
Psalm 29:9
The voice of the LORD twists the oaks and strips the forests bare. And in His temple all cry, “Glory!”

Isaiah 66:9
Shall I bring a baby to the point of birth and not deliver it?” says the LORD. “Or will I who deliver close the womb?” says your God.

Psalm 22:9-10
Yet You brought me forth from the womb; You made me secure at my mother’s breast. / From birth I was cast upon You; from my mother’s womb You have been my God.

Hosea 13:13
Labor pains come upon him, but he is an unwise son. When the time arrives, he fails to present himself at the opening of the womb.

Isaiah 26:17-18
As a woman with child about to give birth writhes and cries out in pain, so were we in Your presence, O LORD. / We were with child; we writhed in pain; but we gave birth to wind. We have given no salvation to the earth, nor brought any life into the world.

Genesis 30:37-39
Jacob, however, took fresh branches of poplar, almond, and plane trees, and peeled the bark, exposing the white inner wood of the branches. / Then he set the peeled branches in the watering troughs in front of the flocks coming in to drink. So when the flocks were in heat and came to drink, / they mated in front of the branches. And they bore young that were streaked or speckled or spotted.

Psalm 71:6
I have leaned on You since birth; You pulled me from my mother’s womb. My praise is always for You.

Isaiah 45:10
Woe to him who says to his father, ‘What have you begotten?’ or to his mother, ‘What have you brought forth?’”

Luke 2:6-7
While they were there, the time came for her Child to be born. / And she gave birth to her firstborn, a Son. She wrapped Him in swaddling cloths and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.

John 16:21
A woman has pain in childbirth because her time has come; but when she brings forth her child, she forgets her anguish because of her joy that a child has been born into the world.

1 Samuel 1:20
So in the course of time, Hannah conceived and gave birth to a son. She named him Samuel, saying, “Because I have asked for him from the LORD.”

Genesis 35:16-18
Later, they set out from Bethel, and while they were still some distance from Ephrath, Rachel began to give birth, and her labor was difficult. / During her severe labor, the midwife said to her, “Do not be afraid, for you are having another son.” / And with her last breath—for she was dying—she named him Ben-oni. But his father called him Benjamin.

Exodus 1:19
The midwives answered Pharaoh, “The Hebrew women are not like the Egyptian women, for they are vigorous and give birth before a midwife arrives.”

1 Timothy 2:15
Women, however, will be saved through childbearing, if they continue in faith, love, and holiness, with self-control.

Genesis 3:16
To the woman He said: “I will sharply increase your pain in childbirth; in pain you will bring forth children. Your desire will be for your husband, and he will rule over you.”


Treasury of Scripture

They bow themselves, they bring forth their young ones, they cast out their sorrows.

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Job 39
1. Of the wild goats and hinds
5. Of the wild donkey
9. The unicorn
13. The peacock, stork, and ostrich
19. The horse
26. The hawk
27. The eagle














They crouch down
This phrase describes the natural birthing process of animals, highlighting the instinctual behavior given by God. In the context of Job, it emphasizes God's wisdom and control over creation, as He is aware of even the most hidden aspects of nature. The imagery of crouching is often associated with humility and submission, reflecting the natural order established by God. This can be connected to other scriptures that speak of God's care for all creatures, such as Psalm 104:21, which describes the lions seeking their food from God.

and bring forth their young;
The act of bringing forth young signifies the continuation of life and the fulfillment of God's command to be fruitful and multiply (Genesis 1:22). This process is a testament to God's design and provision for His creation. In the broader context of Job, it serves as a reminder of God's sovereignty and the intricate details of His creation that are beyond human understanding. The birth of young animals can also be seen as a symbol of hope and renewal, themes that are prevalent throughout the Bible.

they deliver their newborn.
The delivery of newborns is a moment of vulnerability and dependence, showcasing the protective and nurturing aspects of God's creation. This phrase underscores the idea that God is intimately involved in the life cycles of all creatures. In Job, it serves to illustrate the point that God's wisdom and power are evident in the natural processes that humans often take for granted. The care for the newborn can be paralleled with God's care for His people, as seen in passages like Isaiah 46:3-4, where God promises to carry and sustain His people from birth to old age.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Job
The central figure in the Book of Job, a man of great faith who undergoes severe trials and suffering. The book explores themes of God's sovereignty and human suffering.

2. God
The speaker in this passage, addressing Job directly. God is revealing His wisdom and power in creation, emphasizing His control over the natural world.

3. Wild Animals
The context of Job 39 includes God's discourse on the natural instincts and behaviors of wild animals, illustrating His providence and care for all creation.

4. Creation
The broader context of Job 38-39 highlights God's creative power and the intricate design of the natural world, which is beyond human understanding.

5. The Wilderness
The setting where many of these animals live and give birth, symbolizing the untamed and uncontrollable aspects of God's creation.
Teaching Points
God's Sovereignty in Creation
God's control over the natural processes, such as the birth of wild animals, demonstrates His supreme authority and wisdom.

Trust in God's Providence
Just as God cares for the animals, He cares for us. We can trust Him to provide for our needs, even when we do not understand His ways.

Humility Before God's Wisdom
Recognizing the complexity and order of creation should lead us to humility, acknowledging that God's wisdom far surpasses our understanding.

The Value of Life
The care God shows for the birth and life of animals reflects the value He places on all life, encouraging us to respect and cherish His creation.

God's Presence in the Wilderness
Even in the untamed and wild places of life, God is present and active, reminding us that no part of our lives is beyond His reach.Verse 3. - They bow themselves, they bring forth their young ones, they cast oat their sorrows. Parturition is a pain, even to the brute creation, though, comparatively speaking, a light one. (For the figure of speech by which that which causes pain is called pain, see AEschyl., 'Agam.,' 1. 1427; Eurip., 'Ion,' 1. 45; Herod., 5:18.)

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
They crouch down
תִּ֭כְרַעְנָה (tiḵ·ra‘·nāh)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine plural
Strong's 3766: To bend the knee, to sink, to prostrate

and bring forth
תְּפַלַּ֑חְנָה (tə·p̄al·laḥ·nāh)
Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person feminine plural
Strong's 6398: To slice, break open, pierce

their young;
יַלְדֵיהֶ֣ן (yal·ḏê·hen)
Noun - masculine plural construct | third person feminine plural
Strong's 3206: Something born, a lad, offspring

they deliver
תְּשַׁלַּֽחְנָה׃ (tə·šal·laḥ·nāh)
Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person feminine plural
Strong's 7971: To send away, for, out

their newborn.
חֶבְלֵיהֶ֥ם (ḥeḇ·lê·hem)
Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 2256: A rope, a measuring line, a district, inheritance, a noose, a company, a throe, ruin


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