She is hardened against her young ones, as though they were not hers: her labour is in vain without fear;
She treats her young harshly, as if they weren't even her own children. Her hard work in raising them seems pointless, and she doesn't worry about it.
This verse describes how the ostrich appears to be careless and harsh toward her own offspring, seemingly indifferent to whether her efforts to raise them succeed or fail.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Job, which is set in the ancient Near East during a time of patriarchal societies, God responds to Job's suffering by describing the wonders of creation to highlight His supreme wisdom and control over all things. This verse specifically refers to the ostrich, an animal known for its seemingly careless behavior toward its eggs, as observed by people in that era through their interactions with the natural world. Through these examples, God emphasizes to Job that human understanding is limited compared to divine knowledge.
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