King James Version
Job 39:17 in the King James Version says “Because God hath deprived her of wisdom, neither hath he imparted to her understanding.” — study this verse from Job chapter 39 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“Because God hath deprived her of wisdom, neither hath he imparted to her understanding.”
Job 39:17 · King James Version
And forgetteth that the foot may crush them, or that the wild beast may break them.
She is hardened against her young ones, as though they were not hers: her labour is in vain without fear;
Because God hath deprived her of wisdom, neither hath he imparted to her understanding.
What time she lifteth up herself on high, she scorneth the horse and his rider.
Hast thou given the horse strength? hast thou clothed his neck with thunder?
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(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
“hath deprived”
H5382to forget; figuratively, to neglect; causatively, to remit, remove
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
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