King James Version
What Does Job 39:7 Mean?
“He scorneth the multitude of the city, neither regardeth he the crying of the driver. of the driver: Heb. of the exactor”
Context
5
Who hath sent out the wild ass free? or who hath loosed the bands of the wild ass?
6
Whose house I have made the wilderness, and the barren land his dwellings. barren: Heb. salt places
7
He scorneth the multitude of the city, neither regardeth he the crying of the driver. of the driver: Heb. of the exactor
8
The range of the mountains is his pasture, and he searcheth after every green thing.
9
Will the unicorn be willing to serve thee, or abide by thy crib?
Commentary
Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers(7) **The crying of the driver.**—Or, *the shoutings of the taskmaster. *The word is the same as is applied to the taskmasters of Egypt, and this suggests the question whether or not there may be a reminiscence of that bondage here.
Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.
Historical Context
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Theological Significance
Job 39:7 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.
Cross-References
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