KJV ORIGINAL
And the wild asses did stand in the high places, they snuffed up the wind like dragons; their eyes did fail, because there was no grass.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
And the wild donkeys stood on the bare hilltops, gasping for air like wild beasts; their eyes grew dim because there was no grass to eat.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes how even the hardy wild animals are suffering and dying from a severe drought that has left no food or water.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of Jeremiah's prophecy during a devastating drought that struck Judah around 605-586 BC. The drought was so severe that it affected all life - from people in the cities to the hardiest wild animals in the wilderness. Jeremiah presents this as God's judgment on the nation for their unfaithfulness and idolatry.
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