Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “Who let the wild donkey go free? Who untied its ropes? New Living Translation “Who gives the wild donkey its freedom? Who untied its ropes? English Standard Version “Who has let the wild donkey go free? Who has loosed the bonds of the swift donkey, Berean Standard Bible Who set the wild donkey free? Who released the swift donkey from the harness? King James Bible Who hath sent out the wild ass free? or who hath loosed the bands of the wild ass? New King James Version “Who set the wild donkey free? Who loosed the bonds of the onager, New American Standard Bible “Who sent the wild donkey out free? And who opened the bonds of the swift donkey, NASB 1995 “Who sent out the wild donkey free? And who loosed the bonds of the swift donkey, NASB 1977 “Who sent out the wild donkey free? And who loosed the bonds of the swift donkey, Legacy Standard Bible “Who sent out the wild donkey free? And who loosed the bonds of the swift donkey, Amplified Bible “Who sent out the wild donkey free [from dependence on man]? And who has loosed the bonds of the wild donkey [to survive in the wild], Christian Standard Bible Who set the wild donkey free? Who released the swift donkey from its harness? Holman Christian Standard Bible Who set the wild donkey free? Who released the swift donkey from its harness? American Standard Version Who hath sent out the wild ass free? Or who hath loosed the bonds of the swift ass, Contemporary English Version Who set wild donkeys free? English Revised Version Who hath sent out the wild ass free? or who hath loosed the bands of the wild ass? GOD'S WORD® Translation "Who lets the wild donkey go free? Who unties the ropes of the wild donkey? Good News Translation Who gave the wild donkeys their freedom? Who turned them loose and let them roam? International Standard Version "Who sets the wild donkey free? Who loosens the bonds of the wild donkey Majority Standard Bible Who set the wild donkey free? Who released the swift donkey from the harness? NET Bible Who let the wild donkey go free? Who released the bonds of the donkey, New Heart English Bible "Who has set the wild donkey free? Or who has loosened the bonds of the swift donkey, Webster's Bible Translation Who hath sent out the wild ass free? or who hath loosed the bands of the wild ass? World English Bible “Who has set the wild donkey free? Or who has loosened the bonds of the swift donkey, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionWho has sent forth the wild donkey free? Indeed, who opened the bands of the wild donkey? Young's Literal Translation Who hath sent forth the wild ass free? Yea, the bands of the wild ass who opened? Smith's Literal Translation Who sent the wild ass free? and who opened the bonds of the wild ass? Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWho hath sent out the wild ass free, and who hath loosed his bonds? Catholic Public Domain Version Who has set the wild ass free, and who has released his bonds? New American Bible Who has given the wild donkey his freedom, and who has loosed the wild ass from bonds? New Revised Standard Version “Who has let the wild ass go free? Who has loosed the bonds of the swift ass, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleWho has left the wild ass to be free, and made him to escape the yoke? Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Who sent away the wild donkey a son of the free, and lets him escape from the yoke OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Who hath sent out the wild ass free? Or who hath loosed the bands of the wild ass? Brenton Septuagint Translation And who is he that sent forth the wild ass free? and who loosed his bands? Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context God Speaks of His Creation…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? 6I made the wilderness his home and the salt flats his dwelling.… Cross References Psalm 104:21 The young lions roar for their prey and seek their food from God. Isaiah 58:6 Isn’t this the fast that I have chosen: to break the chains of wickedness, to untie the cords of the yoke, to set the oppressed free and tear off every yoke? Jeremiah 2:24 a wild donkey at home in the wilderness, sniffing the wind in the heat of her desire. Who can restrain her passion? All who seek her need not weary themselves; in mating season they will find her. Hosea 8:9 For they have gone up to Assyria like a wild donkey on its own. Ephraim has hired lovers. Genesis 16:12 He will be a wild donkey of a man, and his hand will be against everyone, and everyone’s hand against him; he will live in hostility toward all his brothers.” Psalm 107:14 He brought them out of darkness and the shadow of death and broke away their chains. Isaiah 32:14 For the palace will be forsaken, the busy city abandoned. The hill and the watchtower will become caves forever—the delight of wild donkeys and a pasture for flocks— Isaiah 35:6 Then the lame will leap like a deer and the mute tongue will shout for joy. For waters will gush forth in the wilderness, and streams in the desert. Isaiah 51:14 The captive will soon be freed; he will not die in the dungeon, and his bread will not be lacking. Jeremiah 14:6 Wild donkeys stand on barren heights; they pant for air like jackals; their eyes fail for lack of pasture.” Matthew 11:28-30 Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. / Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. / For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.” Luke 4:18 “The Spirit of the Lord is on Me, because He has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to release the oppressed, John 8:32-36 Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” / “We are Abraham’s descendants,” they answered. “We have never been slaves to anyone. How can You say we will be set free?” / Jesus replied, “Truly, truly, I tell you, everyone who sins is a slave to sin. ... Romans 8:21 that the creation itself will be set free from its bondage to decay and brought into the glorious freedom of the children of God. Galatians 5:1 It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not be encumbered once more by a yoke of slavery. Treasury of Scripture Who has sent out the wild ass free? or who has loosed the bands of the wild ass? the wild Job 6:5 Doth the wild ass bray when he hath grass? or loweth the ox over his fodder? Job 11:12 For vain man would be wise, though man be born like a wild ass's colt. Job 24:5 Behold, as wild asses in the desert, go they forth to their work; rising betimes for a prey: the wilderness yieldeth food for them and for their children. who hath loosed Genesis 49:14 Issachar is a strong ass couching down between two burdens: Jump to Previous Ass Bands Beast Bonds Donkey Fields Forth Free Loosened Opened Ropes Swift Untied WildJump to Next Ass Bands Beast Bonds Donkey Fields Forth Free Loosened Opened Ropes Swift Untied WildJob 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 Who set the wild donkey free? This phrase highlights God's sovereignty and control over creation. The wild donkey, known for its independence and untamed nature, symbolizes freedom from human control. In biblical times, wild donkeys were common in the deserts of the Middle East, representing creatures that thrive without human intervention. This question emphasizes that it is God who grants freedom and autonomy to His creatures, underscoring His authority over all life. The wild donkey's freedom can be seen as a metaphor for spiritual liberation, echoing themes of deliverance found throughout Scripture, such as in Exodus where God frees the Israelites from Egyptian bondage. Who released the swift donkey from the harness? Persons / Places / Events 1. JobA man of great faith and patience, who undergoes severe trials and questions God's justice. 2. God The Creator, who speaks to Job out of the whirlwind, highlighting His sovereignty and wisdom. 3. Wild Donkey A symbol of freedom and untamed nature, representing God's creation that operates beyond human control. 4. Harness Represents human attempts to control or domesticate what God has made free. 5. The Whirlwind The medium through which God speaks to Job, signifying His power and majesty. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty Over CreationGod alone has the power to set the wild donkey free, demonstrating His ultimate authority over all creation. Human Limitations The inability to harness the wild donkey serves as a reminder of human limitations in controlling God's creation. Freedom in God's Design The wild donkey's freedom reflects the beauty and purpose in God's design, encouraging us to trust in His wisdom. Trust in God's Provision Just as God provides for the wild donkey, we can trust in His provision for our needs. Embracing God's Order Recognizing God's order in creation helps us to embrace our role within His divine plan.Verse 5. - Who hath sent out the wild ass free? or who hath loosed the bands of the wild ass? Two kinds of onager or wild ass, seem to be intended - the one called pore' (פִרֶא), and the other 'arod (עָרוד). These correspond probably to the Asinus hemippus and the Asinus onager of modern naturalists, the former of which is still found in the deserts of Syria, Mesopotamia, and Northern Arabia, while the latter inhabits Western Asia from 48° N.lat. southward to Persia, Beloochistan, and Western India. Sir H. A. Layard describes the former, which he saw, as a "beautiful animal, in fleetness equalling the gazelle, very wild, and of a rich fawn colour, almost pink" ('Nineveh and its Remains,' Vol. 1. p. 324). The latter (Asinus onager) was seen by Sir R. K. Porter in Persia ('Travels,' vol. 1. p. 460), and is described in very similar terms. The two, however, appear to be distinct species (see Dr. Smith's 'Dict. of the Bible,' vol. 3. pp. 19, 20, Appendix). Both animals are remarkable for extreme wildness; and all attempts to domesticate the young of either have hitherto failed. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Whoמִֽי־ (mî-) Interrogative Strong's 4310: Who?, whoever, in oblique construction with prefix, suffix set שִׁלַּ֣ח (šil·laḥ) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7971: To send away, for, out the wild donkey פֶּ֣רֶא (pe·re) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6501: A wild donkey free? חָפְשִׁ֑י (ḥā·p̄ə·šî) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 2670: Exempt Who מִ֣י (mî) Interrogative Strong's 4310: Who?, whoever, in oblique construction with prefix, suffix released פִתֵּֽחַ׃ (p̄it·tê·aḥ) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6605: To open wide, to loosen, begin, plough, carve the swift donkey עָ֝ר֗וֹד (‘ā·rō·wḏ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6171: A wild donkey from the harness? וּמֹסְר֥וֹת (ū·mō·sə·rō·wṯ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 4147: Chastisement, a halter, restraint Links Job 39:5 NIVJob 39:5 NLT Job 39:5 ESV Job 39:5 NASB Job 39:5 KJV Job 39:5 BibleApps.com Job 39:5 Biblia Paralela Job 39:5 Chinese Bible Job 39:5 French Bible Job 39:5 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 39:5 Who has set the wild donkey free? 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