KJV ORIGINAL
Knowest thou the time when the wild goats of the rock bring forth? or canst thou mark when the hinds do calve?
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Do you know the exact time when mountain goats give birth? Can you keep track of when deer have their babies?
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is asking Job if he understands the timing and mysteries of how wild animals reproduce and care for their young.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of God's response to Job after Job had questioned God's justice regarding his suffering. God begins a series of questions about the natural world to demonstrate His wisdom and sovereignty over creation. In ancient times, people lived much closer to nature but still couldn't predict or control the intimate details of wild animal behavior.
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