KJV ORIGINAL
They bow themselves, they bring forth their young ones, they cast out their sorrows.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
They bend down, they give birth to their babies, and they push away their pain.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is describing how wild animals naturally know how to give birth and then move past the pain of labor.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of God's response to Job from a whirlwind, where God asks Job about the mysteries of creation and animal behavior. In ancient times, people had limited understanding of animal reproduction and instincts, making God's detailed knowledge of these processes even more striking. The passage demonstrates God's intimate involvement in all aspects of creation, even the birthing cycles of wild creatures.
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