Job 38:39
What does Job 38:39 mean?
A plain-English look at Job 38:39 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Canst thou hunt the prey for the lioness, Or satisfy the appetite of the young lions,
KJV
King James Version · 1611Wilt thou hunt the prey for the lion? or fill the appetite of the young lions,
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Canst thou hunt the prey for the lioness, Or satisfy the appetite of the young lions,
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Do you go after food for the she-lion, or get meat so that the young lions may have enough,
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Dost thou hunt for a lion prey? And the desire of young lions fulfil?
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Wilt thou take the prey for the lioness, and satisfy the appetite of her whelps,
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Dost thou hunt the prey for the lioness, and dost thou satisfy the appetite of the young lions,
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 34:10
The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger; But they that seek Jehovah shall not want any good thing.
- Job 4:10
The roaring of the lion, and the voice of the fierce lion, And the teeth of the young lions, are broken.
- Psalms 145:15
The eyes of all wait for thee; And thou givest them their food in due season.
- Psalms 104:21
The young lions roar after their prey, And seek their food from God.
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