Job 39:13–18
Gavest thou the goodly wings unto the peacocks? or wings and feathers unto the ostrich?
Gauest thou the goodly wings vnto the peacocks, or ‖wings and feathers vnto the Ostrich?
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- ‖Alternative wordingOr, the feathers of the storke and Ostrich.
Which leaveth her eggs in the earth, and warmeth them in dust,
Which leaueth her egges in the earth, and warmeth them in dust,
And forgetteth that the foot may crush them, or that the wild beast may break them.
And forgetteth that the foot may crush them, or that the wilde beast may breake them.
She is hardened against her young ones, as though they were not hers: her labour is in vain without fear;
She is hardened against her yong ones, as though they were not hers: her labour is in vaine without feare.
Because God hath deprived her of wisdom, neither hath he imparted to her understanding.
Because God hath depriued her of wisedome, neither hath he imparted to her vnderstanding.
What time she lifteth up herself on high, she scorneth the horse and his rider.
What time she lifteth vp her selfe on high, she scorneth the horse and his rider.
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From verse 13
- Jeremiah 8:7Rank 1 from verse 13
7Yea, the stork in the heaven knoweth her appointed times; and the turtle and the crane and the swallow observe the time of their coming; but my people know not the judgment of the Lord.
7*Yea the Storke in the heauen knoweth her appointed times, and the turtle, and the crane, and the swallow obserue the time of their coming; but my people know not the iudgement of the LORD.
- Zechariah 5:9Rank 2 from verse 13
9Then lifted I up mine eyes, and looked, and, behold, there came out two women, and the wind was in their wings; for they had wings like the wings of a stork: and they lifted up the ephah between the earth and the heaven.
9Then lift I vp mine eyes, and looked, & behold, there came out two women, and the winde was in their wings (for they had wings like the wings of a storke) and they lift vp the Ephah betweene the earth and the heauen.
- 1 Kings 10:22Rank 3 from verse 13
22For the king had at sea a navy of Tharshish with the navy of Hiram: once in three years came the navy of Tharshish, bringing gold, and silver, ivory, and apes, and peacocks.
22For the king had at sea a nauie of Tharshish, with the nauie of Hiram: once in three yeeres came the nauie of Tharshish, bringing golde and siluer, ‖yuorie, and apes, and peacocks.
- 2 Chronicles 9:21Rank 4 from verse 13
21For the king’s ships went to Tarshish with the servants of Huram: every three years once came the ships of Tarshish bringing gold, and silver, ivory, and apes, and peacocks.
21For the kings ships went to Tarshish with the seruants of Huram: euerie three yeeres once came the ships of Tarshish bringing golde, and siluer, ‖yuorie, and apes, and peacocks.
- Leviticus 11:19Rank 6 from verse 13
- Psalms 104:17Rank 7 from verse 13
From verse 16
- Lamentations 4:3Rank 1 from verse 16
3Even the sea monsters draw out the breast, they give suck to their young ones: the daughter of my people is become cruel, like the ostriches in the wilderness.
3‖Euen the sea-monsters draw out the breast, they giue sucke to their young ones: the daughter of my people is become cruell, like the ostriches in the wildernesse.
- 1 Kings 3:26–27Rank 2 from verse 16
26Then spake the woman whose the living child was unto the king, for her bowels yearned upon her son, and she said, O my lord, give her the living child, and in no wise slay it. But the other said, Let it be neither mine nor thine, but divide it.
27Then the king answered and said, Give her the living child, and in no wise slay it: she is the mother thereof.
26Then spake the woman whose the liuing childe was, vnto the king, (for her bowels †yerned vpon her sonne) and she said, O my lord, giue her the liuing childe, and in no wise slay it: But the other said, Let it be neither mine nor thine, but diuide it.
27Then the King answered and said, Giue her the liuing child, and in no wise slay it: she is the mother thereof.
- 2 Kings 6:28–29Rank 3 from verse 16
28And the king said unto her, What aileth thee? And she answered, This woman said unto me, Give thy son, that we may eat him to day, and we will eat my son to morrow.
29So we boiled my son, and did eat him: and I said unto her on the next day, Give thy son, that we may eat him: and she hath hid her son.
28And the king said vnto her, What aileth thee? And shee answered, This woman said vnto me, Giue thy sonne, that we may eate him to day, and wee will eate my sonne to morrow.
29So *we boyled my sonne, and did eate him: and I saide vnto her on the †next day, Giue thy sonne, that we may eate him: and she hath hid her sonne.
- Deuteronomy 28:56–57Rank 4 from verse 16
56The tender and delicate woman among you, which would not adventure to set the sole of her foot upon the ground for delicateness and tenderness, her eye shall be evil toward the husband of her bosom, and toward her son, and toward her daughter,
57And toward her young one that cometh out from between her feet, and toward her children which she shall bear: for she shall eat them for want of all things secretly in the siege and straitness, wherewith thine enemy shall distress thee in thy gates.
56The tender and delicate woman among you, which would not aduenture to set the sole of her foote vpon the ground, for delicatenesse and tendernesse, her eye shall be euill towards the husband of her bosome, and towards her sonne, and towards her daughter,
57And towards her †yong one that commeth out from betweene her feete, and towards her children which shee shall beare: for shee shall eate them for want of all things secretly in the siege and straitnes, wherewith thine enemie shall distresse thee in thy gates.
- Ecclesiastes 10:15Rank 5 from verse 16
- Habakkuk 2:13Rank 6 from verse 16
- Lamentations 2:20Rank 7 from verse 16
20¶ Behold, O Lord, and consider to whom thou hast done this. Shall the women eat their fruit, and children of a span long? shall the priest and the prophet be slain in the sanctuary of the Lord?
20¶ ‖Behold, O LORD, and consider to whom thou hast done this: shal the women eat their fruit, and children of a spanne long? shall the priest and the prophet be slaine in the Sanctuary of the LORD?
- Romans 1:31Rank 8 from verse 16
From verse 17
- 2 Chronicles 32:31Rank 2 from verse 17
31¶ Howbeit in the business of the ambassadors of the princes of Babylon, who sent unto him to inquire of the wonder that was done in the land, God left him, to try him, that he might know all that was in his heart.
31¶ Howbeit, in the businesse of the †Embassadours of the Princes of Babylon, who *sent vnto him to enquire of the wonder that was done in the land, God left him, to try him, that he might know all that was in his heart.
- Deuteronomy 2:30Rank 3 from verse 17
30But Sihon king of Heshbon would not let us pass by him: for the Lord thy God hardened his spirit, and made his heart obstinate, that he might deliver him into thy hand, as appeareth this day.
30But Sihon King of Heshbon would not let vs passe by him: for the LORD thy God hardened his spirit, and made his heart obstinate, that hee might deliuer him into thy hand, as appeareth this day.
- Isaiah 19:11–14Rank 4 from verse 17
11¶ Surely the princes of Zoan are fools, the counsel of the wise counsellers of Pharaoh is become brutish: how say ye unto Pharaoh, I am the son of the wise, the son of ancient kings?
12Where are they? where are thy wise men? and let them tell thee now, and let them know what the Lord of hosts hath purposed upon Egypt.
13The princes of Zoan are become fools, the princes of Noph are deceived; they have also seduced Egypt, even they that are the stay of the tribes thereof.
14The Lord hath mingled a perverse spirit in the midst thereof: and they have caused Egypt to err in every work thereof, as a drunken man staggereth in his vomit.
11¶ Surely the princes of Zoan are fooles, the counsell of the wise counsellers of Pharaoh is become brutish: How say ye vnto Pharaoh, I am the sonne of the wise, the sonne of ancient kings?
12Where are they? Where are thy wise men? and let them tell thee now, and let them know, what the LORD of hosts hath purposed vpon Egypt.
13‖The princes of Zoan are become fooles, the princes of Noph are deceiued, they haue also seduced Egypt, euen they that are the stay of the tribes thereof.
14†The LORD hath mingled a peruerse spirit in the midst thereof: and they haue caused Egypt to erre in euery worke thereof, as a drunken man staggereth in his vomit.
- Isaiah 57:17Rank 5 from verse 17
- James 1:17Rank 6 from verse 17
17Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.
17Euery good gift, and euery perfect gift is from aboue, & commeth downe from the Father of lights, with whom is no variablenesse, neither shadow of turning.
From verse 18
- 2 Kings 19:21Rank 1 from verse 18
21This is the word that the Lord hath spoken concerning him; The virgin the daughter of Zion hath despised thee, and laughed thee to scorn; the daughter of Jerusalem hath shaken her head at thee.
21This is the word that the LORD hath spoken concerning him, The Uirgin, the daughter of Zion hath despised thee, and laughed thee to scorne, the daughter of Ierusalem hath shaken her head at thee.
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Job 39:13
The singular second-person subject pronoun, meaning you when directly addressing one person, being, or individually treated addressee.
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Attractive, beautiful, comely, pleasing, desirable, fine, choice, noble, valuable, or impressive in appearance or quality.
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Sense 1: Feathered or extended parts by which birds and other winged creatures fly. Sense 2: Figuratively, means of swift movement, protective shelter, or spreading reach.
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A winged creature of the wilderness.
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Job 39:14
1. An interrogative or relative pronoun identifying one or more persons or things from a stated or implied set. 2. That which; what.
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Bodies produced by birds or other creatures that contain or nourish developing young.
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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.
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Sense 1: The world in distinction from heaven. Sense 2: Dry land, ground, soil, or dust. Sense 3: A land, region, or its inhabitants.
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Fine, loose earth or powder; the ground.
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Job 39:15
Sense 1: The lower extremity used for standing or walking. Sense 2: A measure, base, or lowest part. Sense 3: As a verb, to tread or walk.
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To press or break by force; to bruise, destroy, or subdue.
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1. To separate, fracture, burst, or open. 2. To interrupt or violate. 3. To subdue. 4. To burst forth.
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Job 39:16
Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of harden, meaning to make or become hard, firm, stubborn, insensible, or resistant.
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Opposed to, contrary to, facing, toward, or in contact with; in some settings, exposed to or ready for a stated time.
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1. Early in life or growth. 2. Offspring or young persons or creatures.
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1. Work, toil, effort, exertion, service, or the product of work. 2. Weariness or trouble. 3. Travail in childbirth. 4. To work, strive, serve, or exert oneself.
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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.
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Empty, fruitless, ineffective, unprofitable, worthless, false, unsubstantial, or conceited.
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Outside or on the exterior; beyond a boundary; lacking, absent, free from, not accompanied by, or apart from the person, thing, condition, means, or relation named.
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1. Alarm, dread, terror, or apprehension. 2. Reverence, awe, or respectful regard. 3. A person, thing, or event feared or revered. 4. To fear, dread, or reverence.
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Job 39:17
The one true God.
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Stripped, bereft, denied, or caused to lack something formerly possessed, expected, or otherwise available.
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Knowledge, understanding, judgment, skill, or prudence.
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1. Also not; nor, introducing or joining a further negative statement or prohibition. 2. Not either, or none, of the alternatives named, commonly in a neither ... nor construction.
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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of impart, meaning to give, share, communicate, or distribute something one has to another.
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understanding
1. The capacity or act of perceiving, comprehending, discerning, judging, interpreting, or applying knowledge. 2. Knowledge, insight, wisdom, or prudent judgment possessed or gained. 3. Skill or ability in a work, art, subject, vision, saying, or interpretation.
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Job 39:18
A particular portion or part of duration, whether past, present or future.
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Third-person singular present form of lift. Sense 1: To raise, bear up, or elevate physically. Sense 2: To direct upward or raise in expression, as the eyes, hands, voice, soul, prayer, or countenance. Sense 3: To exalt, restore, strengthen, or raise in condition or honour. Sense 4: To raise or wield against, as a hand, tool, weapon, or standard. Sense 5: In lift from off, to remove or take away.
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1. At, upon, or in contact with the named place, object, side, or time. 2. Toward, against, concerning, depending upon, or directed to the named person or thing. 3. Forward or continuing; in joined expressions such as go on, put on, and lay hold on, the other words supply the particular action.
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Sense 1: Elevated or far above; great in height, stature, or position; aloft. Sense 2: Elevated or chief in rank, office, power, authority, honor, excellence, or importance. Sense 3: Great in degree, intensity, fullness, or advancement; loud or strongly expressed. Sense 4: Proud, haughty, or self-exalting. Sense 5: Difficult, lofty, or beyond reach or understanding. Sense 6: In high way, a principal or public road; in high place, an elevated site, often used for worship or sacrifice.
Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
A large hoofed animal used for riding, drawing, work, and war.
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A person carried on or controlling a horse, other animal, or vehicle.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
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12Wilt thou believe him, that he will bring home thy seed, and gather it into thy barn?
12Wilt thou beleeue him that hee will bring home thy seed? and gather it into thy barne?
13Gavest thou the goodly wings unto the peacocks? or wings and feathers unto the ostrich?
13 Gauest thou the goodly wings vnto the peacocks, or ‖wings and feathers vnto the Ostrich?
Selected passage14Which leaveth her eggs in the earth, and warmeth them in dust,
14Which leaueth her egges in the earth, and warmeth them in dust,
Selected passage15And forgetteth that the foot may crush them, or that the wild beast may break them.
15And forgetteth that the foot may crush them, or that the wilde beast may breake them.
Selected passage16She is hardened against her young ones, as though they were not hers: her labour is in vain without fear;
16She is hardened against her yong ones, as though they were not hers: her labour is in vaine without feare.
Selected passage17Because God hath deprived her of wisdom, neither hath he imparted to her understanding.
17Because God hath depriued her of wisedome, neither hath he imparted to her vnderstanding.
Selected passage18What time she lifteth up herself on high, she scorneth the horse and his rider.
18What time she lifteth vp her selfe on high, she scorneth the horse and his rider.
Selected passage19Hast thou given the horse strength? hast thou clothed his neck with thunder?
19Hast thou giuen the horse strength? hast thou clothed his necke with thunder?