(Job 39:1-30) Even wild beasts, cut off from all care of man, are cared for by God at their seasons of greatest need. Their instinct comes direct from God and guides them to help themselves in parturition; the very ti…
1¿Sabes tú el tiempo en que paren las cabras monteses? ¿O miraste tú las ciervas cuando están pariendo?
2¿Contaste tú los meses de su preñez, Y sabes el tiempo cuando han de parir?
3Se encorvan, hacen salir sus hijos, Pasan sus dolores.
4Sus hijos se fortalecen, crecen con el pasto; Salen, y no vuelven a ellas.
5¿Quién echó libre al asno montés, Y quién soltó sus ataduras?
6Al cual yo puse casa en la soledad, Y sus moradas en lugares estériles.
7Se burla de la multitud de la ciudad; No oye las voces del arriero.
8Lo oculto de los montes es su pasto, Y anda buscando toda cosa verde.
9¿Querrá el búfalo servirte a ti, O quedar en tu pesebre?
10¿Atarás tú al búfalo con coyunda para el surco? ¿Labrará los valles en pos de ti?
11¿Confiarás tú en él, por ser grande su fuerza, Y le fiarás tu labor?
12¿Fiarás de él para que recoja tu semilla, Y la junte en tu era?
13¿Diste tú hermosas alas al pavo real, O alas y plumas al avestruz?
14El cual desampara en la tierra sus huevos, Y sobre el polvo los calienta,
15Y olvida que el pie los puede pisar, Y que puede quebrarlos la bestia del campo.
16Se endurece para con sus hijos, como si no fuesen suyos, No temiendo que su trabajo haya sido en vano;
17Porque le privó Dios de sabiduría, Y no le dio inteligencia.
18Luego que se levanta en alto, Se burla del caballo y de su jinete.
19¿Diste tú al caballo la fuerza? ¿Vestiste tú su cuello de crines ondulantes?
20¿Le intimidarás tú como a langosta? El resoplido de su nariz es formidable.
21Escarba la tierra, se alegra en su fuerza, Sale al encuentro de las armas;
22Hace burla del espanto, y no teme, Ni vuelve el rostro delante de la espada.
23Contra él suenan la aljaba, El hierro de la lanza y de la jabalina;
24Y él con ímpetu y furor escarba la tierra, Sin importarle el sonido de la trompeta;
25Antes como que dice entre los clarines: ¡Ea! Y desde lejos huele la batalla, El grito de los capitanes, y el vocerío.
26¿Vuela el gavilán por tu sabiduría, Y extiende hacia el sur sus alas?
27¿Se remonta el águila por tu mandamiento, Y pone en alto su nido?
28Ella habita y mora en la peña, En la cumbre del peñasco y de la roca.
29Desde allí acecha la presa; Sus ojos observan de muy lejos.
30Sus polluelos chupan la sangre; Y donde hubiere cadáveres, allí está ella.
JAMIESON-FAUSSET-BROWN BIBLE COMMENTARY
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I. They bring forth with ease and do not need to reckon the months of pregnancy, as the shepherd doe…
They bring forth with ease and do not need to reckon the months of pregnancy, as the shepherd does in the case of his flocks.
II
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II. bow themselves--in parturition; bend on their knees (Sa1 4:19).
bow themselves--in parturition; bend on their knees (Sa1 4:19).
bring forth--literally, "cause their young to cleave the womb and break forth."
sorrows--their young ones, the cause of their momentary pains.
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III. are in good liking--in good condition, grow up strong.
are in good liking--in good condition, grow up strong.
with corn--rather, "in the field," without man's care.
return not--being able to provide for themselves.
IV
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IV. wild ass--Two different Hebrew words are here used for the same animal, "the ass of the woods" an…
wild ass--Two different Hebrew words are here used for the same animal, "the ass of the woods" and "the wild ass." (See on Job 6:5; Job 11:12; Job 24:5; and Jer 2:24).
loosed the bands--given its liberty to. Man can rob animals of freedom, but not, as God, give freedom, combined with subordination to fixed laws.
V
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V. barren--literally, "salt," that is, unfruitful. (So Psa 107:34, Margin.)
barren--literally, "salt," that is, unfruitful. (So Psa 107:34, Margin.)
VI
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VI. multitude--rather, "din"; he sets it at defiance, being far away from it in the freedom of the wi…
multitude--rather, "din"; he sets it at defiance, being far away from it in the freedom of the wilderness.
driver--who urges on the tame ass to work. The wild ass is the symbol of uncontrolled freedom in the East; even kings have, therefore, added its name to them.
VII
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VII. The range--literally, "searching," "that which it finds by searching is his pasture."
The range--literally, "searching," "that which it finds by searching is his pasture."
VIII
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VIII. unicorn--PLINY [Natural History, 8.21], mentions such an animal; its figure is found depicted in …
unicorn--PLINY [Natural History, 8.21], mentions such an animal; its figure is found depicted in the ruins of Persepolis. The Hebrew reem conveys the idea of loftiness and power (compare Ramah; Indian, Ram; Latin, Roma). The rhinoceros was perhaps the original type of the unicorn. The Arab rim is a two-horned animal. Sometimes "unicorn" or reem is a mere poetical symbol or abstraction; but the buffalo is the animal referred to here, from the contrast to the tame ox, used in ploughing (Job 39:10, Job 39:12).
abide--literally, "pass the night."
crib-- (Isa 1:3).
IX
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IX. his band--fastened to the horns, as its chief strength lies in the head and shoulders.
his band--fastened to the horns, as its chief strength lies in the head and shoulders.
after thee--obedient to thee; willing to follow, instead of being goaded on before thee.
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X. thy labour--rustic work.
thy labour--rustic work.
XI
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XI. believe--trust.
believe--trust.
seed--produce (Sa1 8:15).
into thy barn--rather, "gather (the contents of) thy threshing-floor" [MAURER]; the corn threshed on it.
XII
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XII. Rather, "the wing of the ostrich hen"--literally, "the crying bird"; as the Arab name for it mean…
Rather, "the wing of the ostrich hen"--literally, "the crying bird"; as the Arab name for it means "song"; referring to its night cries (Job 30:29; Mic 1:8) vibrating joyously. "Is it not like the quill and feathers of the pious bird" (the stork)? [UMBREIT]. The vibrating, quivering wing, serving for sail and oar at once, is characteristic of the ostrich in full course. Its white and black feathers in the wing and tail are like the stork's. But, unlike that bird, the symbol of parental love in the East, it with seeming want of natural (pious) affection deserts its young. Both birds are poetically called by descriptive, instead of their usual appellative, names.
XIII
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XIII. Yet (unlike the stork) she "leaveth," &c. Hence called by the Arabs "the impious bird." However, …
Yet (unlike the stork) she "leaveth," &c. Hence called by the Arabs "the impious bird." However, the fact is, she lays her eggs with great care and hatches them, as other birds do; but in hot countries the eggs do not need so constant incubation; she therefore often leaves them and sometimes forgets the place on her return. Moreover, the outer eggs, intended for food, she feeds to her young; these eggs, lying separate in the sand, exposed to the sun, gave rise to the idea of her altogether leaving them. God describes her as she seems to man; implying, though she may seem foolishly to neglect her young, yet really she is guided by a sure instinct from God, as much as animals of instincts widely different.
XIV
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XIV. On a slight noise she often forsakes her eggs, and returns not, as if she were "hardened towards …
On a slight noise she often forsakes her eggs, and returns not, as if she were "hardened towards her young."
her labour--in producing eggs, is in vain, (yet) she has not disquietude (about her young), unlike other birds, who, if one egg and another are taken away, will go on laying till their full number is made up.
XV
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XV. wisdom--such as God gives to other animals, and to man (Job 35:11). The Arab proverb is, "foolish…
wisdom--such as God gives to other animals, and to man (Job 35:11). The Arab proverb is, "foolish as an ostrich." Yet her very seeming want of wisdom is not without wise design of God, though man cannot see it; just as in the trials of the godly, which seem so unreasonable to Job, there lies hid a wise design.
16
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16. Notwithstanding her deficiencies, she has distinguishing excellences.
Notwithstanding her deficiencies, she has distinguishing excellences.
lifteth . . . herself--for running; she cannot mount in the air. GESENIUS translates: "lashes herself" up to her course by flapping her wings. The old versions favor English Version, and the parallel "scorneth" answers to her proudly "lifting up herself."
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17. The allusion to "the horse" (Job 39:18), suggests the description of him. Arab poets delight in p…
The allusion to "the horse" (Job 39:18), suggests the description of him. Arab poets delight in praising the horse; yet it is not mentioned in the possessions of Job (Job 1:3; Job 42:12). It seems to have been at the time chiefly used for war, rather than "domestic purposes."
thunder--poetically for, "he with arched neck inspires fear as thunder does." Translate, "majesty" [UMBREIT]. Rather "the trembling, quivering mane," answering to the "vibrating wing" of the ostrich (see on Job 39:13) [MAURER]. "Mane" in Greek also is from a root meaning "fear." English Version is more sublime.
18
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18. make . . . afraid--rather, "canst thou (as I do) make him spring as the locust?" So in Joe 2:4, t…
make . . . afraid--rather, "canst thou (as I do) make him spring as the locust?" So in Joe 2:4, the comparison is between locusts and war-horses. The heads of the two are so similar that the Italians call the locusts cavaletta, "little horse."
nostrils--snorting furiously.
19
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19. valley--where the battle is joined.
valley--where the battle is joined.
goeth on--goeth forth (Num 1:3; Num 21:23).
20
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20. quiver--for the arrows, which they contain, and which are directed "against him."
quiver--for the arrows, which they contain, and which are directed "against him."
glittering spear--literally, "glittering of the spear," like "lightning of the spear" (Hab 3:11).
shield--rather, "lance."
21
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21. swalloweth--Fretting with impatience, he draws the ground towards him with his hoof, as if he wou…
swalloweth--Fretting with impatience, he draws the ground towards him with his hoof, as if he would swallow it. The parallelism shows this to be the sense; not as MAURER, "scours over it."
neither believeth--for joy. Rather, "he will not stand still, when the note of the trumpet (soundeth)."
22
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22. saith--poetically applied to his mettlesome neighing, whereby he shows his love of the battle.
saith--poetically applied to his mettlesome neighing, whereby he shows his love of the battle.
smelleth--snuffeth; discerneth (Isa 11:3, Margin).
thunder--thundering voice.
23
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23. The instinct by which some birds migrate to warmer climes before winter. Rapid flying peculiarly …
The instinct by which some birds migrate to warmer climes before winter. Rapid flying peculiarly characterizes the whole hawk genus.
24
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24. eagle--It flies highest of all birds: thence called "the bird of heaven."
eagle--It flies highest of all birds: thence called "the bird of heaven."
25
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25. abideth--securely (Psa 91:1); it occupies the same abode mostly for life.
abideth--securely (Psa 91:1); it occupies the same abode mostly for life.
crag--literally, "tooth" (Sa1 14:5, Margin).
strong place--citadel, fastness.
26
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26. seeketh--is on the lookout for.
seeketh--is on the lookout for.
behold--The eagle descries its prey at an astonishing distance, by sight, rather than smell.
27
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27. Quoted partly by Jesus Christ (Mat 24:28). The food of young eagles is the blood of victims broug…
Quoted partly by Jesus Christ (Mat 24:28). The food of young eagles is the blood of victims brought by the parent, when they are still too feeble to devour flesh.
slain--As the vulture chiefly feeds on carcasses, it is included probably in the eagle genus.
He had paused for a reply, but Job was silent.
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Antiguo Testamento
Job — Capítulo 39
(Job 39:1-30) Even wild beasts, cut off from all care of man, are cared for by God at their seasons of greatest need. Their instinct comes direct from God and guides them to help themselves in parturition; the very ti…
Texto — Reina-Valera 1960
1¿Sabes tú el tiempo en que paren las cabras monteses? ¿O miraste tú las ciervas cuando están pariendo?
2¿Contaste tú los meses de su preñez, Y sabes el tiempo cuando han de parir?
3Se encorvan, hacen salir sus hijos, Pasan sus dolores.
4Sus hijos se fortalecen, crecen con el pasto; Salen, y no vuelven a ellas.
5¿Quién echó libre al asno montés, Y quién soltó sus ataduras?
6Al cual yo puse casa en la soledad, Y sus moradas en lugares estériles.
7Se burla de la multitud de la ciudad; No oye las voces del arriero.
8Lo oculto de los montes es su pasto, Y anda buscando toda cosa verde.
9¿Querrá el búfalo servirte a ti, O quedar en tu pesebre?
10¿Atarás tú al búfalo con coyunda para el surco? ¿Labrará los valles en pos de ti?
11¿Confiarás tú en él, por ser grande su fuerza, Y le fiarás tu labor?
12¿Fiarás de él para que recoja tu semilla, Y la junte en tu era?
13¿Diste tú hermosas alas al pavo real, O alas y plumas al avestruz?
14El cual desampara en la tierra sus huevos, Y sobre el polvo los calienta,
15Y olvida que el pie los puede pisar, Y que puede quebrarlos la bestia del campo.
16Se endurece para con sus hijos, como si no fuesen suyos, No temiendo que su trabajo haya sido en vano;
17Porque le privó Dios de sabiduría, Y no le dio inteligencia.
18Luego que se levanta en alto, Se burla del caballo y de su jinete.
19¿Diste tú al caballo la fuerza? ¿Vestiste tú su cuello de crines ondulantes?
20¿Le intimidarás tú como a langosta? El resoplido de su nariz es formidable.
21Escarba la tierra, se alegra en su fuerza, Sale al encuentro de las armas;
22Hace burla del espanto, y no teme, Ni vuelve el rostro delante de la espada.
23Contra él suenan la aljaba, El hierro de la lanza y de la jabalina;
24Y él con ímpetu y furor escarba la tierra, Sin importarle el sonido de la trompeta;
25Antes como que dice entre los clarines: ¡Ea! Y desde lejos huele la batalla, El grito de los capitanes, y el vocerío.
26¿Vuela el gavilán por tu sabiduría, Y extiende hacia el sur sus alas?
27¿Se remonta el águila por tu mandamiento, Y pone en alto su nido?
28Ella habita y mora en la peña, En la cumbre del peñasco y de la roca.
29Desde allí acecha la presa; Sus ojos observan de muy lejos.
30Sus polluelos chupan la sangre; Y donde hubiere cadáveres, allí está ella.
JAMIESON-FAUSSET-BROWN BIBLE COMMENTARY
Versículo 2
I. They bring forth with ease and do not need to reckon the months of pregnancy, as the shepherd doe…
Versículo 3
II. bow themselves--in parturition; bend on their knees (Sa1 4:19).
Versículo 4
III. are in good liking--in good condition, grow up strong.
Versículo 5
IV. wild ass--Two different Hebrew words are here used for the same animal, "the ass of the woods" an…
Versículo 6
V. barren--literally, "salt," that is, unfruitful. (So Psa 107:34, Margin.)
Versículo 7
VI. multitude--rather, "din"; he sets it at defiance, being far away from it in the freedom of the wi…
Versículo 8
VII. The range--literally, "searching," "that which it finds by searching is his pasture."
Versículo 9
VIII. unicorn--PLINY [Natural History, 8.21], mentions such an animal; its figure is found depicted in …
Versículo 10
IX. his band--fastened to the horns, as its chief strength lies in the head and shoulders.
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X. thy labour--rustic work.
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XI. believe--trust.
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XII. Rather, "the wing of the ostrich hen"--literally, "the crying bird"; as the Arab name for it mean…
Versículo 14
XIII. Yet (unlike the stork) she "leaveth," &c. Hence called by the Arabs "the impious bird." However, …
Versículo 16
XIV. On a slight noise she often forsakes her eggs, and returns not, as if she were "hardened towards …
Versículo 17
XV. wisdom--such as God gives to other animals, and to man (Job 35:11). The Arab proverb is, "foolish…
Versículo 18
16. Notwithstanding her deficiencies, she has distinguishing excellences.
Versículo 19
17. The allusion to "the horse" (Job 39:18), suggests the description of him. Arab poets delight in p…
Versículo 20
18. make . . . afraid--rather, "canst thou (as I do) make him spring as the locust?" So in Joe 2:4, t…
Versículo 21
19. valley--where the battle is joined.
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20. quiver--for the arrows, which they contain, and which are directed "against him."
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21. swalloweth--Fretting with impatience, he draws the ground towards him with his hoof, as if he wou…
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22. saith--poetically applied to his mettlesome neighing, whereby he shows his love of the battle.
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23. The instinct by which some birds migrate to warmer climes before winter. Rapid flying peculiarly …
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24. eagle--It flies highest of all birds: thence called "the bird of heaven."
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25. abideth--securely (Psa 91:1); it occupies the same abode mostly for life.
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26. seeketh--is on the lookout for.
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27. Quoted partly by Jesus Christ (Mat 24:28). The food of young eagles is the blood of victims broug…