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Job 39:4

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
Their young ones are in good liking, they grow up with corn; they go forth, and return not unto them.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Their young ones are healthy and strong, they grow up in the open fields; they leave home and don't come back to their parents.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is describing how wild animals raise their young to be independent - they grow strong and then leave to live on their own.

📚 Historical Context

In the Book of Job, God is responding to Job's complaints about his suffering by showcasing His authority over the natural world through a series of questions about animals. This verse describes the life cycle of wild goats, where their young grow strong and then leave their parents to live independently, emphasizing God's intricate design in creation. It serves to humble Job by illustrating that human understanding is limited compared to divine wisdom.

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