KJV ORIGINAL
She dwelleth and abideth on the rock, upon the crag of the rock, and the strong place.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
She lives and makes her home on the rock, on the steep cliff of the rock, and in the secure fortress.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is describing how the eagle chooses to live in high, secure places on rocky cliffs where she can be safe and protected.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of God's speech to Job from the whirlwind, where God describes the magnificent eagle to demonstrate His wisdom in creating creatures with perfect instincts. In the ancient Middle East, eagles were commonly seen nesting on high, inaccessible cliffs and mountain peaks. God uses the eagle's natural wisdom in choosing secure dwelling places as an example of His divine design in nature.
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