Job 39:19-29

19 "Job, do you give horses their strength? Do you put flowing manes on their necks?

20 Do you make them jump like locusts? They terrify others with their proud snorting.

21 They paw the ground wildly. They are filled with joy. They charge at their enemies.

22 They laugh at fear. They are not afraid of anything. They do not run away from swords.

23 Many arrows rattle at their sides. Flashing spears and javelins are also there.

24 They are so stirred up that they eat up the ground. They can't stand still when trumpets are blown.

25 When they hear the trumpets they snort, 'Aha!' They catch the smells of battle far away. They hear the shouts of commanders and the battle cries.

26 "Job, are you wise enough to teach hawks where to fly? They spread their wings and fly toward the south.

27 Do you command eagles to fly so high? They build their nests as high as they can.

28 They live on cliffs and stay there at night. High up on the rocks they think they are safe.

29 From there they look for their food. They can see it from far away.

Job 39:19-29 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.