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Job 39:17 Cross-References
Explore 7 cross-references for Job 39:17 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Job chapter 39 verse 17 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Because God hath deprived her of wisdom, neither hath he imparted to her understanding.”
Job 39:17 (KJV)
Commentary on Job 39:17
"Because God hath deprived her of wisdom, neither hath he imparted to her understanding." God explicitly states He withheld wisdom from the ostrich—the Hebrew hishah (הִשָּׁהּ, "made her forget") indicates intentional deprivation. Yet the ostrich functions perfectly within its design. This teaches that God distributes gifts differently to each creature; lacking certain abilities doesn't indicate divine disfavor. Each design serves God's purposes. Comparing oneself to others' different giftings misunderstands divine wisdom in diversity.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Job 39:17
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“and makes us wiser than the birds of the sky?'”
“and struck him; I hid [my face] and was angry; and he went on backsliding in the way of his heart.”
“who sent to him to inquire of the wonder that was done in the land”
“I am the son of the wise, the son of ancient kings?”
“coming down from the Father of lights”
“and made his heart obstinate”
“Therefore shall you not exalt them.”