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◄ Job 39:13►

New International Version
“The wings of the ostrich flap joyfully, though they cannot compare with the wings and feathers of the stork.

New Living Translation
“The ostrich flaps her wings grandly, but they are no match for the feathers of the stork.

English Standard Version
“The wings of the ostrich wave proudly, but are they the pinions and plumage of love?

Berean Standard Bible
The wings of the ostrich flap joyfully, but cannot match the pinions and feathers of the stork.

King James Bible
Gavest thou the goodly wings unto the peacocks? or wings and feathers unto the ostrich?

New King James Version
“The wings of the ostrich wave proudly, But are her wings and pinionslike the kindly stork’s?

New American Standard Bible
“The wings of the ostrich flap joyously, With the pinion and feathers of love,

NASB 1995
“The ostriches’ wings flap joyously With the pinion and plumage of love,

NASB 1977
“The ostriches’ wings flap joyously With the pinion and plumage of love,

Legacy Standard Bible
“The ostriches’ wings flap joyouslyBut are they the pinion and plumage of a stork?

Amplified Bible
“The [flightless] wings of the ostrich wave joyously; With the pinion (shackles, fetters) and plumage of love,

Christian Standard Bible
The wings of the ostrich flap joyfully, but are her feathers and plumage like the stork’s?

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The wings of the ostrich flap joyfully, but are her feathers and plumage like the stork’s?

American Standard Version
The wings of the ostrich wave proudly; But are they the pinions and plumage of love?

Contemporary English Version
An ostrich proudly flaps her wings, but not because she loves her young.

English Revised Version
The wing of the ostrich rejoiceth, but are her pinions and feathers kindly?

GOD'S WORD® Translation
"Does the ostrich flap its wings in joy, or do its wings lack feathers?

Good News Translation
How fast the wings of an ostrich beat! But no ostrich can fly like a stork.

International Standard Version
"The wings of the ostrich flap joyously, but aren't its pinions and feathers like the stork?

NET Bible
"The wings of the ostrich flap with joy, but are they the pinions and plumage of a stork?

New Heart English Bible
"The wings of the ostrich wave proudly; but are they the feathers and plumage of love?

Webster's Bible Translation
Gavest thou the goodly wings to the peacocks? or wings and feathers to the ostrich!

Majority Text Translations

Majority Standard Bible
The wings of the ostrich flap joyfully, but cannot match the pinions and feathers of the stork.

World English Bible
“The wings of the ostrich wave proudly, but are they the feathers and plumage of love?

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
[The] wing of the crying ostriches exults, but as a pinion and feather of a stork?

Young's Literal Translation
The wing of the rattling ones exulteth, Whether the pinion of the ostrich or hawk.

Smith's Literal Translation
The wings of ostriches exulted; and the wing-feather of the stork and the pinion.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
The wing of the ostrich is like the wings of the heron, and of the hawk.

Catholic Public Domain Version
The wing of the ostrich is like the wings of the heron, and of the hawk.

New American Bible
The wings of the ostrich flap away; her plumage is lacking in feathers.

New Revised Standard Version
“The ostrich’s wings flap wildly, though its pinions lack plumage.

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
The ostrich rouses herself up haughtily; then she comes and makes her nest;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The glorious wings of the peacock are made great, and she comes and makes a nest

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
The wing of the ostrich beateth joyously; But are her pinions and feathers the kindly stork's?

Brenton Septuagint Translation
The peacock has a beautiful wing: if the stork and the ostrich conceive,it is worthy of notice,

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

God Speaks of His Creation
…12Can you trust him to bring in your grain and gather it to your threshing floor?13The wings of the ostrich flap joyfully,but cannot match the pinions and feathers of the stork.14For she leaves her eggs on the ground and lets them warm in the sand.…

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Cross References

Isaiah 40:31
But those who wait upon the LORD will renew their strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint.

Psalm 104:17
where the birds build their nests; the stork makes her home in the cypresses.

Matthew 6:26
Look at the birds of the air: They do not sow or reap or gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?

Luke 12:24
Consider the ravens: They do not sow or reap, they have no storehouse or barn; yet God feeds them. How much more valuable you are than the birds!

Genesis 1:21
So God created the great sea creatures and every living thing that moves, with which the waters teemed according to their kinds, and every winged bird after its kind. And God saw that it was good.

Deuteronomy 32:11
As an eagle stirs up its nest and hovers over its young, He spread His wings to catch them and carried them on His pinions.

Psalm 50:11
I know every bird in the mountains, and the creatures of the field are Mine.

Matthew 10:29-31
Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from the will of your Father. / And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. / So do not be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.

Luke 13:34
O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets and stones those sent to her, how often I have longed to gather your children together as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were unwilling!

Isaiah 31:5
Like birds hovering overhead, so the LORD of Hosts will protect Jerusalem. He will shield it and deliver it; He will pass over it and preserve it.”

Psalm 91:4
He will cover you with His feathers; under His wings you will find refuge; His faithfulness is a shield and rampart.

Proverbs 30:18-19
There are three things too wonderful for me, four that I cannot understand: / the way of an eagle in the sky, the way of a snake on a rock, the way of a ship at sea, and the way of a man with a maiden.

Jeremiah 8:7
Even the stork in the sky knows her appointed seasons. The turtledove, the swift, and the thrush keep their time of migration, but My people do not know the requirements of the LORD.

Hosea 7:11
So Ephraim has become like a silly, senseless dove—calling out to Egypt, then turning to Assyria.

Matthew 23:37
O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets and stones those sent to her, how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were unwilling!

Treasury of Scripture

Gave you the goodly wings to the peacocks? or wings and feathers to the ostrich?

peacocks

1 Kings 10:22
For 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.

2 Chronicles 9:21
For 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.

wings and feathers unto the.

Job 30:29
I am a brother to dragons, and a companion to owls.

Leviticus 11:19
And the stork, the heron after her kind, and the lapwing, and the bat.

Psalm 104:17
Where the birds make their nests:as for the stork, the fir treesare her house.

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Job 39

1.Of the wild goats and hinds
5.Of the wild donkey
9.The unicorn
13.The peacock, stork, and ostrich
19.The horse
26.The hawk
27.The eagle

Study Bible

Book ◦ Chapter

The wings of the ostrich flap joyfully
The ostrich is a unique bird mentioned in the Bible, known for its large size and inability to fly. In the context of Job, the ostrich represents a creature that seems to lack wisdom or purpose, yet it thrives in its environment. The joyful flapping of its wings can be seen as a metaphor for the exuberance of life, even when it does not conform to human expectations. The ostrich's wings, though not used for flight, are still a source of joy and serve other purposes, such as balance and display. This reflects the theme in Job of God's creation being beyond human understanding, where each creature has its own role and purpose.

but cannot match the pinions and feathers of the stork
The stork, in contrast to the ostrich, is known for its grace and ability to fly long distances. In biblical times, the stork was often associated with migration and was considered a symbol of fidelity and care, as it was believed to return to the same nesting sites each year. The comparison highlights the diversity in God's creation, where each creature is equipped differently according to its needs and purpose. The stork's strong pinions and feathers enable it to soar, symbolizing the wisdom and provision of God in equipping His creatures. This contrast serves to remind Job and the reader of the vastness and complexity of God's creation, which operates according to His divine wisdom and order.

Persons / Places / Events

1.Job
The central figure in the Book of Job, a man known for his righteousness and suffering. The book explores themes of divine justice and human suffering.

2.God
The speaker in this passage, addressing Job directly. God is highlighting His creation and the mysteries of the natural world to demonstrate His wisdom and power.

3.Ostrich
A large, flightless bird known for its speed and unique characteristics. In this context, it symbolizes aspects of creation that may seem foolish or weak but serve a purpose in God's design.

4.Stork
A bird known for its strong wings and ability to fly long distances. It contrasts with the ostrich in terms of its capabilities, illustrating the diversity in God's creation.

5.Creation
The broader context of this passage is God's discourse on the wonders of creation, emphasizing His sovereignty and the complexity of the natural world.

Teaching Points

God's Wisdom in Creation
The diversity in creation, such as the differences between the ostrich and the stork, reflects God's infinite wisdom and creativity. Each creature has a unique role and purpose.

Human Limitations and Divine Understanding
Just as Job is reminded of his limited understanding compared to God's, we too must recognize our limitations and trust in God's greater plan and wisdom.

Joy in Our Design
The ostrich flaps its wings joyfully despite its inability to fly. This teaches us to find joy and contentment in how God has uniquely designed us, even if we perceive limitations.

Trust in God's Sovereignty
The passage encourages us to trust in God's sovereignty over creation and our lives, knowing that He has a purpose for everything, even when it is not immediately apparent to us.

Lists and Questions

Top 10 Lessons from Job 39

In Job 39:13–17, the ostrich is depicted as neglecting her eggs; does modern scientific observation contradict this portrayal?

Does the representation of these animals in Job 39 conflict with other biblical accounts of creation or does it harmonize with the broader biblical narrative?

Job 11:12 likens humans to wild donkeys; how does this align with Genesis’ teaching that humans reflect God’s image?

Job 34:29 - If God can remain silent, how can we reliably distinguish divine justice from random events or coincidences?

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(13)Gavest thou the goodly wings unto the peacocks?--Rather,The wing of the ostrich is superb, but are her pinions and her feathers like the stork's?Ostrich feathers are said to be worth from 8 to 15 a pound; but, beautiful and valuable as they are, they are hardly like the plumage of a bird, and are not so used for flight; on the contrary, the ostrich runs like a quadruped, it is stated at the rate sometimes of fifty or sixty miles an hour.

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 13. -Gavest thou the goodly wings unto the peacocks? rather,the wing of the ostrich (literally,of ostriches)is exultant;i.e. a thing that it glories in. The allusion is, perhaps, to the flapping of its wings by the ostrich, as it hurries over the ground, which is sore, thing like that of a cock before crowing or after beating an antagonist. Or wings and feathers unto the ostrich? This clause is very obscure, but may perhaps mean,Are her feathers and plumage kindly? (see the Revised Version);i.e. does she use them for the same kindly purpose as other birds - to warm her eggs, and forward the process of hatching them?

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

The wings
כְּנַף־(kə·nap̄-)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 3671:An edge, extremity, a wing, a flap, a quarter, a pinnacle

of the ostrich
רְנָנִ֥ים(rə·nā·nîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 7443:(bird of) piercing cries (ostrich)

flap joyfully,
נֶעֱלָ֑סָה(ne·‘ĕ·lā·sāh)
Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 5965:To leap for, joy, exult, wave joyously

but cannot [match]
אִם־(’im-)
Conjunction
Strong's 518:Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not

the pinions
אֶ֝בְרָ֗ה(’eḇ·rāh)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 84:A pinion

and feathers
וְנֹצָֽה׃(wə·nō·ṣāh)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 5133:A pinion, plumage

of the stork.
חֲסִידָ֥ה(ḥă·sî·ḏāh)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 2624:The kind, bird, a stork

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