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Job 39:5 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Job 39:5 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Job chapter 39 verse 5 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Who hath sent out the wild ass free? or who hath loosed the bands of the wild ass?”
Job 39:5 (KJV)
Commentary on Job 39:5
"Who hath sent out the wild ass free? or who hath loosed the bands of the wild ass?" God asks who granted freedom to wild donkeys, using shaphar (שָׁפַר, "send out") and pathach (פָּתַח, "loose/open"). These animals live independently, untamed by humans. God designed some creatures for domestication, others for wildness. This demonstrates divine purpose in diversity—not all creation exists for human use. The wild ass's freedom glorifies God through living according to its created nature.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Job 39:5
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“For vain men would be wise”
“Doth the wild ass bray when he hath grass? or loweth the ox over his fodder?”
“as wild donkeys in the desert”
“They give drink to every beast of the field: the wild asses quench their thirst.”
“they pant for air like jackals; their eyes fail”
“and every man's hand against him. He will live opposite all of his brothers.,And he will be a wild man; his hand will be against every man, and every man's hand against him; and he shall dwell in the presence of all his brethren.,וְהוּא יִהְיֶה פֶּרֶא אָדָם יָדוֹ בַכֹּל וְיַד כֹּל בּוֹ וְעַל־פְּנֵי כָל־אֶחָיו יִשְׁכֹּן׃ ,And he shall be a wild ass of a man: his hand shall be against every man, and every man's hand against him; and he shall dwell in the face of all his brethren.”
“a delight for wild donkeys”
“that snuffs up the wind in her desire; in her occasion who can turn her away? all those who seek her will not weary themselves; in her month they shall find her.”
“and his heart was made like the animals'”
“like a wild donkey wandering alone. Ephraim has hired lovers for himself.”