King James Version
What Does Job 39:14 Mean?
“Which leaveth her eggs in the earth, and warmeth them in dust,”
Context
12
Wilt thou believe him, that he will bring home thy seed, and gather it into thy barn?
13
Gavest thou the goodly wings unto the peacocks? or wings and feathers unto the ostrich? wings and: or, the feathers of the stork and ostrich
14
Which leaveth her eggs in the earth, and warmeth them in dust,
15
And forgetteth that the foot may crush them, or that the wild beast may break them.
16
She is hardened against her young ones, as though they were not hers: her labour is in vain without fear;
Commentary
Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers(14) **Which leaveth her eggs.**—The ostrich only sits upon her eggs at night, when the cold would chill and destroy them; by day the heat of the sand continues the process of hatching.
Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.
Historical Context
This verse is found in the book of Job. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.
Theological Significance
Job 39:14 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.