King James Version
What Does Job 39:3 Mean?
“They bow themselves, they bring forth their young ones, they cast out their sorrows.”
Context
1
Knowest thou the time when the wild goats of the rock bring forth? or canst thou mark when the hinds do calve?
2
Canst thou number the months that they fulfil? or knowest thou the time when they bring forth?
3
They bow themselves, they bring forth their young ones, they cast out their sorrows.
4
Their young ones are in good liking, they grow up with corn; they go forth, and return not unto them.
5
Who hath sent out the wild ass free? or who hath loosed the bands of the wild ass?
Commentary
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary**5. lay ... hand upon ... mouth--**(Pr 30:32; Jud 18:19). So the heathen god of silence was pictured with his hand on his mouth. There was enough in Job's case to awe them into silence (Job 17:8).
Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset, David Brown. 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 39:3 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.