KJV ORIGINAL
She is hardened against her young ones, as though they were not hers: her labour is in vain without fear;
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
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.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
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
This verse is part of God's speech to Job from chapters 38-41, where God displays His wisdom through describing various animals and natural phenomena. The ostrich was well-known in the ancient Middle East, and people observed what seemed like strange parenting behavior - laying eggs in the sand and appearing to abandon them.
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