Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Their young thrive and grow strong in the wilds; they leave and do not return. New Living Translation Their young grow up in the open fields, then leave home and never return. English Standard Version Their young ones become strong; they grow up in the open; they go out and do not return to them. Berean Standard Bible Their young ones thrive and grow up in the open field; they leave and do not return. King James Bible Their young ones are in good liking, they grow up with corn; they go forth, and return not unto them. New King James Version Their young ones are healthy, They grow strong with grain; They depart and do not return to them. New American Standard Bible “Their offspring become strong, they grow up in the open field; They leave and do not return to them. NASB 1995 “Their offspring become strong, they grow up in the open field; They leave and do not return to them. NASB 1977 “Their offspring become strong, they grow up in the open field; They leave and do not return to them. Legacy Standard Bible Their children become strong; they grow up in the open field; They leave and do not return to them. Amplified Bible “Their young ones become strong, they grow up in the open field; They leave and do not return to them. Christian Standard Bible Their offspring are healthy and grow up in the open field. They leave and do not return. Holman Christian Standard Bible Their offspring are healthy and grow up in the open field. They leave and do not return. American Standard Version Their young ones become strong, they grow up in the open field; They go forth, and return not again. Contemporary English Version Soon their young grow strong and then leave to be on their own. English Revised Version Their young ones are in good liking, they grow up in the open field; they go forth, and return not again, GOD'S WORD® Translation Their young are healthy and grow up in the wild. They leave and don't come back. Good News Translation In the wilds their young grow strong; they go away and don't come back. International Standard Version Their young are strong; they grow up in the open field; then they go off and don't return to them." Majority Standard Bible Their young ones thrive and grow up in the open field; they leave and do not return. NET Bible Their young grow strong, and grow up in the open; they go off, and do not return to them. New Heart English Bible Their young ones become strong. They grow up in the open field. They go forth, and do not return again. Webster's Bible Translation Their young ones are in good liking, they grow up with corn; they go forth, and return not to them. World English Bible Their young ones become strong. They grow up in the open field. They go out, and don’t return again. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionTheir young ones are safe, "" They grow up in the field, they have gone out, "" And have not returned to them. Young's Literal Translation Safe are their young ones, They grow up in the field, they have gone out, And have not returned to them. Smith's Literal Translation Their sons will be fat, they will increase with grain; they will go forth and not turn back to them. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleTheir young are weaned and go to feed : they go forth, and return not to them. Catholic Public Domain Version Their young are weaned and go out to feed; they depart and do not return to them. New American Bible Their offspring thrive and grow in the open, they leave and do not return. New Revised Standard Version Their young ones become strong, they grow up in the open; they go forth, and do not return to them. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThey bring up their young ones, until they grow up and are weaned. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And they rear their children and they are weaned? OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Their young ones wax strong, they grow up in the open field; They go forth, and return not again. Brenton Septuagint Translation Their young will break forth; they will be multiplied with offspring: their young will go forth, and will not return to them. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context God Speaks of His Creation…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. 5Who set the wild donkey free? Who released the swift donkey from the harness?… Cross References Psalm 104:21 The young lions roar for their prey and seek their food from God. Psalm 147:9 He provides food for the animals, and for the young ravens when they call. Isaiah 40:11 He tends His flock like a shepherd; He gathers the lambs in His arms and carries them close to His heart. He gently leads the nursing ewes. 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! Psalm 104:27-28 All creatures look to You to give them their food in due season. / When You give it to them, they gather it up; when You open Your hand, they are satisfied with good things. Psalm 145:15-16 The eyes of all look to You, and You give them their food in season. / You open Your hand and satisfy the desire of every living thing. Genesis 1:30 And to every beast of the earth and every bird of the air and every creature that crawls upon the earth—everything that has the breath of life in it—I have given every green plant for food.” And it was so. Genesis 8:17 Bring out all the living creatures that are with you—birds, livestock, and everything that crawls upon the ground—so that they can spread out over the earth and be fruitful and multiply upon it.” Deuteronomy 32:11-12 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. / The LORD alone led him, and no foreign god was with him. 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. Psalm 34:10 Young lions go lacking and hungry, but those who seek the LORD lack no good thing. Psalm 37:25 I once was young and now am old, yet never have I seen the righteous abandoned or their children begging for bread. Psalm 104:14 He makes the grass grow for the livestock and provides crops for man to cultivate, bringing forth food from the earth: Isaiah 11:6-8 The wolf will live with the lamb, and the leopard will lie down with the goat; the calf and young lion and fatling will be together, and a little child will lead them. / The cow will graze with the bear, their young will lie down together, and the lion will eat straw like the ox. / The infant will play by the cobra’s den, and the toddler will reach into the viper’s nest. Treasury of Scripture Their young ones are in good liking, they grow up with corn; they go forth, and return not to them. Jump to Previous Corn Country Field Forth Good Grow Liking Offspring Ones Open Safe Strong Thrive Wax YoungJump to Next Corn Country Field Forth Good Grow Liking Offspring Ones Open Safe Strong Thrive Wax YoungJob 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 Their young ones thrive and grow up in the open field; This phrase highlights the natural order and the providence of God in creation. The imagery of young animals thriving in the open field suggests a setting where they are nurtured and protected by divine design, without human intervention. This reflects the broader theme in Job of God's sovereignty over creation, as seen in Job 38-41, where God questions Job about the mysteries of the natural world. The open field symbolizes freedom and the natural habitat where these creatures are meant to flourish, emphasizing God's provision and care for all His creatures, as echoed in Psalm 104:21, where the young lions seek their food from God. they leave and do not return. Persons / Places / Events 1. JobThe central figure in the Book of Job, a man known for his righteousness and suffering. The book explores themes of divine justice and human suffering. 2. God The speaker in this passage, addressing Job. God is highlighting His wisdom and power in creation, contrasting it with human understanding. 3. Wild Animals The context of Job 39 involves God describing various animals and their behaviors, emphasizing His sovereignty over creation. 4. Open Field Represents the natural world where animals live independently, highlighting God's provision and the natural order He established. 5. Young Ones Refers to the offspring of wild animals, illustrating the cycle of life and independence in God's creation. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty in CreationGod is the ultimate provider and sustainer of life. Just as He cares for the young animals, He cares for us. Independence and Growth The natural progression of life involves growth and independence. We are called to mature in our faith and trust in God's provision. Trust in God's Provision Just as the young animals thrive without returning to their parents, we can trust that God will provide for our needs as we step out in faith. The Wisdom of God God's wisdom is beyond human understanding. We are reminded to humble ourselves and trust in His perfect plan. The Cycle of Life Life involves seasons of dependence and independence. Recognizing God's hand in each stage can bring peace and assurance.XXXIX. (4) They grow up with corn.--Or more probably, perhaps, in the open field, as the word means according to some. Verse 4. - Their young ones are in good liking; i.e. healthy and strong (comp. Daniel 1:10). They grow up with corn; rather, they grow up out of doors, or in the open air (see Professor Lee, ad loc; and Buxtorf, 'Lex. Hebr. et Chald.,' p. 87). They go forth, and return not unto them. They quit their dams early, and "go forth" to provide for themselves - an indication of health and strength.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Their young onesבְ֭נֵיהֶם (ḇə·nê·hem) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 1121: A son thrive יַחְלְמ֣וּ (yaḥ·lə·mū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 2492: To bind firmly, to be, plump, to dream and grow up יִרְבּ֣וּ (yir·bū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 7235: To be or become much, many or great in the open field; בַבָּ֑ר (ḇab·bār) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1250: Grain, the open country they leave יָ֝צְא֗וּ (yā·ṣə·’ū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 3318: To go, bring, out, direct and proxim and do not וְלֹא־ (wə·lō-) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no return. שָׁ֥בוּ (šā·ḇū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 7725: To turn back, in, to retreat, again Links Job 39:4 NIVJob 39:4 NLT Job 39:4 ESV Job 39:4 NASB Job 39:4 KJV Job 39:4 BibleApps.com Job 39:4 Biblia Paralela Job 39:4 Chinese Bible Job 39:4 French Bible Job 39:4 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 39:4 Their young ones become strong (Jb) |
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