New International VersionThe hills bring it their produce, and all the wild animals play nearby.
New Living TranslationThe mountains offer it their best food, where all the wild animals play.
English Standard VersionFor the mountains yield food for him where all the wild beasts play.
Berean Standard BibleThe hills yield him their produce, while all the beasts of the field play nearby.
King James BibleSurely the mountains bring him forth food, where all the beasts of the field play.
New King James VersionSurely the mountains yield food for him, And all the beasts of the field play there.
New American Standard Bible“Indeed the mountains bring him food, And all the animals of the field play there.
NASB 1995“Surely the mountains bring him food, And all the beasts of the field play there.
NASB 1977“Surely the mountains bring him food, And all the beasts of the field play there.
Legacy Standard BibleSurely the mountains bring it food, And all the beasts of the field play there.
Amplified Bible“Surely the mountains bring him food, And all the wild animals play there.
Christian Standard BibleThe hills yield food for him, while all sorts of wild animals play there.
Holman Christian Standard BibleThe hills yield food for him, while all sorts of wild animals play there.
American Standard VersionSurely the mountains bring him forth food, Where all the beasts of the field do play.
Contemporary English VersionUndisturbed, it eats grass while the other animals play nearby. *
English Revised VersionSurely the mountains bring him forth food; where all the beasts of the field do play.
GOD'S WORD® TranslationThe hills bring it food, and all the wild animals play there.
Good News TranslationGrass to feed him grows on the hills where wild beasts play.
International Standard VersionMountains produce food for him, where all the wild animals frolic.
NET BibleFor the hills bring it food, where all the wild animals play.
New Heart English BibleSurely the mountains produce food for him, where all the animals of the field play.
Webster's Bible TranslationSurely the mountains bring him forth food, where all the beasts of the field play. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThe hills yield him their produce, while all the beasts of the field play nearby.
World English BibleSurely the mountains produce food for him, where all the animals of the field play. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionFor mountains bear food for him, "" And all the beasts of the field play there.
Young's Literal Translation For food do mountains bear for him, And all the beasts of the field play there.
Smith's Literal TranslationFor the mountains shall lift up produce for him, and all the beasts of the field shall play there. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleTo him the mountains bring forth grass : there all the beasts of the field shall play.
Catholic Public Domain VersionThe mountains bring forth grass for him; all the beasts of the field will play there.
New American Bible
For the mountains bring him produce, and all wild animals make sport there.
New Revised Standard Version
For the mountains yield food for it where all the wild animals play.Translations from Aramaic Lamsa Bible
He roams about the mountains, and all the wild beasts of the field lie down under his protection.
Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the abundance of the mountains carry to him, and all the animals of the wildernessOT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917
Surely the mountains bring him forth food, And all the beasts of the field play there.
Brenton Septuagint Translation
And when he has gone up to a steep mountain, he causes joy to the quadrupeds in the deep.
Additional Translations ... Audio Bible
Context Job Humbles Himself Before the LORD… 19He is the foremost of God’s works; only his Maker can draw the sword against him. 20The hillsyieldhimtheir produce,while allthe beastsof the fieldplaynearby.21He lies under the lotus plants, hidden among the reeds of the marsh.…
Cross References Psalm 104:14-15He makes the grass grow for the livestock and provides crops for man to cultivate, bringing forth food from the earth: / wine that gladdens the heart of man, oil that makes his face to shine, and bread that sustains his heart.
Genesis 1:29-30Then God said, “Behold, I have given you every seed-bearing plant on the face of all the earth, and every tree whose fruit contains seed. They will be yours for food. / And to every beast of the earth and every bird of the air and every creature that crawls upon the earth—everything that has the breath of life in it—I have given every green plant for food.” And it was so.
Isaiah 11:6-9The wolf will live with the lamb, and the leopard will lie down with the goat; the calf and young lion and fatling will be together, and a little child will lead them. / The cow will graze with the bear, their young will lie down together, and the lion will eat straw like the ox. / The infant will play by the cobra’s den, and the toddler will reach into the viper’s nest. ...
Psalm 50:10-11for every beast of the forest is Mine—the cattle on a thousand hills. / I know every bird in the mountains, and the creatures of the field are Mine.
Genesis 2:19-20And out of the ground the LORD God formed every beast of the field and every bird of the air, and He brought them to the man to see what he would name each one. And whatever the man called each living creature, that was its name. / The man gave names to all the livestock, to the birds of the air, and to every beast of the field. But for Adam no suitable helper was found.
Psalm 147:8-9who covers the sky with clouds, who prepares rain for the earth, who makes grass to grow on the hills. / He provides food for the animals, and for the young ravens when they call.
Matthew 6:26Look 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 12:24Consider 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 9:3Everything that lives and moves will be food for you; just as I gave you the green plants, I now give you all things.
Psalm 145:15-16The eyes of all look to You, and You give them their food in season. / You open Your hand and satisfy the desire of every living thing.
Romans 8:19-22The creation waits in eager expectation for the revelation of the sons of God. / For the creation was subjected to futility, not by its own will, but because of the One who subjected it, in hope / that the creation itself will be set free from its bondage to decay and brought into the glorious freedom of the children of God. ...
1 Timothy 4:4-5For every creation of God is good, and nothing that is received with thanksgiving should be rejected, / because it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer.
Genesis 1:24-25And God said, “Let the earth bring forth living creatures according to their kinds: livestock, land crawlers, and beasts of the earth according to their kinds.” And it was so. / God made the beasts of the earth according to their kinds, the livestock according to their kinds, and everything that crawls upon the earth according to its kind. And God saw that it was good.
Psalm 36:6Your righteousness is like the highest mountains; Your judgments are like the deepest sea. O LORD, You preserve man and beast.
Matthew 10:29-31Are 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.
Treasury of Scripture Surely the mountains bring him forth food, where all the beasts of the field play. the mountains Job 40:15 Behold now behemoth, which I made with thee; he eateth grass as an ox. Psalm 147:8,9 Who covereth the heaven with clouds, who prepareth rain for the earth, who maketh grass to grow upon the mountains… where Psalm 104:14,26 He causeth the grass to grow for the cattle, and herb for the service of man: that he may bring forth food out of the earth; … Jump to Previous AnimalsBearBeastsFieldFoodForthHillsMountainsNearbyPlayProduceSurelyWildYieldJump to Next AnimalsBearBeastsFieldFoodForthHillsMountainsNearbyPlayProduceSurelyWildYieldJob 40 1.Job humbles himself to God6.God stirs him up to show his righteousness, power, and wisdom16.Of the behemothThe hills yield him their produceThis phrase suggests a setting of abundance and provision. In the context of Job 40, God is describing the behemoth, a creature of great strength and size, to Job. The imagery of hills yielding produce indicates a land rich in resources, possibly reflecting the fertile regions of the ancient Near East. This abundance can be seen as a testament to God's provision and the natural order He established. Theologically, it underscores God's sovereignty over creation, as He provides for all creatures. This provision is reminiscent of the blessings described in Deuteronomy 28:1-14, where obedience to God results in the land yielding its bounty. while all the beasts of the field play nearby
This phrase paints a picture of harmony in creation, where even the mighty behemoth coexists peacefully with other animals. The "beasts of the field" playing nearby suggests a lack of fear or threat, highlighting a world where God's creatures live in balance. This imagery can be connected to the prophetic vision of peace inIsaiah 11:6-9, where the wolf dwells with the lamb, symbolizing the restoration of creation. It also reflects the original harmony in Eden before the fall, as described inGenesis 1-2. The peaceful coexistence of creatures points to the ultimate reconciliation and peace found in Christ, who is the Prince of Peace (Isaiah 9:6). Persons / Places / Events 1. JobA man of great faith and patience, who undergoes severe trials and questions God's justice. 2. GodThe Creator, who speaks to Job out of the whirlwind, challenging Job's understanding of divine wisdom and power. 3. BehemothA creature described by God, symbolizing His power and the majesty of His creation. 4. HillsRepresenting the natural world and its abundance, providing sustenance to the creatures. 5. Beasts of the FieldSymbolizing the diversity and vitality of God's creation, living in harmony with the environment. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty in CreationRecognize that God is the ultimate provider and sustainer of all life. The hills yielding produce for the Behemoth remind us of God's abundant provision. Harmony in CreationThe image of beasts playing nearby illustrates the peace and order intended in God's creation. Reflect on how we can contribute to harmony in our environment and communities. Trust in God's ProvisionJust as God provides for the Behemoth, He will provide for us. Trust in His provision, even when circumstances seem challenging. Humility Before God's WisdomJob's encounter with God teaches us to approach life with humility, acknowledging that God's wisdom far surpasses our understanding. Reflection on God's MajestyTake time to marvel at the beauty and complexity of creation, which points to the majesty and power of the Creator. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Job 40
What does 'behemoth' mean?
Job 40:15-24: How can the 'Behemoth,' with a tail like a cedar, be any known animal, and does this suggest a mythical or extinct creature?
Job 40:15: If 'Behemoth' refers to a dinosaur-like creature, how can this align with mainstream science's evidence that dinosaurs and humans did not coexist?
How do the promises of blessing and long life for obedience (Deuteronomy 6:2-3) align with instances where the obedient still faced suffering or premature death?Verse 20. - Surely the mountains bring him forth food. Neither the hippopotamus nor the elephant is an inhabitant of "mountains," according to our use of the word. But the harim ( הָרִים) of the original is used of very moderate eminences. In the highly poetical language of Job, and especially of this passage, the term may well be applied to the hills on either side of the Nile, which approach closely to the river, and to this day furnish the hippopotamus with a portion of its food (see Hasselquist, ' Travels,' p. 188). Where all the beasts of the field play. By "the beasts of the field" seem to be meant the cattle and other do-mastic animals which are not driven from their pasture-grounds by the "river-horse" (Tristram, 'Nat. Hist. of the Bible,' p. 52).
Parallel Commentaries ...
Hebrew The hillsהָרִ֣ים(hā·rîm)Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 2022:Mountain, hill, hill countryyieldיִשְׂאוּ־(yiś·’ū-)Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 5375:To lift, carry, takehimל֑וֹ(lōw)Preposition | third person masculine singular
Strong's Hebrewtheir produce,ב֭וּל(ḇūl)Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 944:Produce, outgrowthwhile allוְֽכָל־(wə·ḵāl)Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605:The whole, all, any, everythe beastsחַיַּ֥ת(ḥay·yaṯ)Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 2416:Alive, raw, fresh, strong, lifeof the fieldהַ֝שָּׂדֶ֗ה(haś·śā·ḏeh)Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 7704:Field, landplayיְשַֽׂחֲקוּ־(yə·śa·ḥă·qū-)Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 7832:To laugh, to playnearby.שָֽׁם׃(šām)Adverb
Strong's 8033:There, then, thither
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