KJV ORIGINAL
Canst thou number the months that they fulfil? or knowest thou the time when they bring forth?
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Can you count the months until they give birth? Do you know the exact time when they deliver their young?
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is asking if humans can predict or control the timing of when wild animals give birth, highlighting that only He knows and controls these natural mysteries.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of God's response to Job from a whirlwind, where God challenges Job with questions about His creation and divine knowledge. God is specifically talking about wild animals like deer and goats that give birth in the wilderness. This comes after Job's intense suffering and his friends' attempts to explain his circumstances.
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