Parallel Verses New International Version She lays 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, Darby Bible Translation For she leaveth her eggs to the earth, and warmeth them in the dust, World English Bible For she leaves her eggs on the earth, warms them in the dust, Young's Literal Translation For she leaveth on the earth her eggs, And on the dust she doth warm them, Job 39:14 Parallel Commentary Clarke's Commentary on the BibleWhich leaveth her eggs in the earth - This want of parental affection in the ostrich is almost universally acknowledged. Mr. Jackson, in his Account of Morocco, observes: "The ostrich, having laid her eggs, goes away, forgetting or forsaking them: and if some other ostrich discover them, she hatches them as if they were her own, forgetting probably whether they are or are not; so deficient is the recollection of this bird." This illustrates Job 39:15 : "And forgetteth that the foot may crush them, or that the wild beast may break them." The poet seems well acquainted with every part of the subject on which he writes; and facts incontestable confirm all he says. For farther illustration, see the account from Dr. Shaw at the end of the chapter, Job 39:30 (note). Treasury of Scripture Knowledge Job 39:13 "The ostriches' wings flap joyously With the pinion and plumage of love, Job 39:15 And she forgets that a foot may crush them, Or that a wild beast may trample them. Library Whether Daring is a Sin?Objection 1: It seems that daring is not a sin. For it is written (Job 39:21) concerning the horse, by which according to Gregory (Moral. xxxi) the godly preacher is denoted, that "he goeth forth boldly to meet armed men [*Vulg.: 'he pranceth boldly, he goeth forth to meet armed men']." But no vice redounds to a man's praise. Therefore it is not a sin to be daring. Objection 2: Further, according to the Philosopher (Ethic. vi, 9), "one should take counsel in thought, and do quickly what has been … Saint Thomas Aquinas—Summa Theologica Prov. 22:06 the Duties of Parents Cross References Job 39:13 "The wings of the ostrich flap joyfully, though they cannot compare with the wings and feathers of the stork. Job 39:15 unmindful that a foot may crush them, that some wild animal may trample them. Isaiah 44:15 It is used as fuel for burning; some of it he takes and warms himself, he kindles a fire and bakes bread. But he also fashions a god and worships it; he makes an idol and bows down to it. Lamentations 4:3 Even jackals offer their breasts to nurse their young, but my people have become heartless like ostriches in the desert. 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 WarmsLinks Job 39:14 NIVJob 39:14 NLT Job 39:14 ESV Job 39:14 NASB Job 39:14 KJV Job 39:14 Bible Apps Job 39:14 Biblia Paralela Job 39:14 Chinese Bible Job 39:14 French Bible Job 39:14 German Bible Job 39:14 Commentaries THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica®. Bible Hub |