King James Version
Job 39:26 in the King James Version says “Doth the hawk fly by thy wisdom, and stretch her wings toward the south?” — study this verse from Job chapter 39 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“Doth the hawk fly by thy wisdom, and stretch her wings toward the south?”
Job 39:26 · KJV
He swalloweth the ground with fierceness and rage: neither believeth he that it is the sound of the trumpet.
He saith among the trumpets, Ha, ha; and he smelleth the battle afar off, the thunder of the captains, and the shouting.
Doth the hawk fly by thy wisdom, and stretch her wings toward the south?
Doth the eagle mount up at thy command, and make her nest on high? at: Heb. by thy mouth
She dwelleth and abideth on the rock, upon the crag of the rock, and the strong place.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“her wings”
H3671an edge or extremity; specifically (of a bird or army) a wing, (of a garment or bedclothing) a flap, (of the earth) a quarter, (of a building) a pinna
“toward the south”
H8486the south (as being on the right hand of a person facing the east)
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