Job 39:5-8

5 "Who sent out the 1wild donkey free? And who loosed the bonds of the swift donkey,
6 To whom I gave 2the wilderness for a home And the salt land for his dwelling place?
7 "He scorns the tumult of the city, The shoutings of the driver he does not hear.
8 "He explores the mountains for his pasture And searches after every green thing.

Job 39:5-8 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.

Cross References 2

  • 1. Job 6:5; Job 11:12; Job 24:5; Psalms 104:11
  • 2. Job 24:5; Jeremiah 2:24; Hosea 8:9
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