Job 39:17-27

17 because God caused her to forget wisdom and did not give her understanding.

18 In her time she lifts up herself on high; she scorns the horse and his rider.

19 Hast thou given the horse strength? Hast thou clothed his neck with thunder?

20 Canst thou make him leap as a grasshopper? The glory of his nostrils is formidable.

21 He paws at the earth and rejoices in his strength; he goes forth to meet the armed men.

22 He mocks fear and is not afraid; neither does he turn his face from the sword.

23 The quiver rattles against him, the glittering spear and the shield.

24 He swallows the ground with fierceness and rage; the sound of the shofar does not trouble him;

25 for the blasts of the shofar fill him with courage; he smells the battle afar off, the thunder of the princes and the sound of the battle-cry.

26 Does the hawk fly by thy industry and stretch her wings toward the south?

27 Does the eagle mount up at thy command and make her nest on high?

Job 39:17-27 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO JOB 39

This chapter treats of various creatures, beasts and birds, which Job had little knowledge of, had no concern in the making of them, and scarcely any power over them; as of the goats and hinds, Job 39:1-4; of the wild ass, Job 39:5-8; of the unicorn, Job 39:9-12; of the peacock and ostrich, Job 39:13-18; of the horse, Job 39:19-25; and of the hawk and eagle, Job 39:26-30.