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 · 2000

Canst thou hunt the prey for the lioness, Or satisfy the appetite of the young lions,

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Wilt thou hunt the prey for the lion? or fill the appetite of the young lions,

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Canst thou hunt the prey for the lioness, Or satisfy the appetite of the young lions,

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

Do you go after food for the she-lion, or get meat so that the young lions may have enough,

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

Dost thou hunt for a lion prey? And the desire of young lions fulfil?

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Wilt thou take the prey for the lioness, and satisfy the appetite of her whelps,

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

Dost thou hunt the prey for the lioness, and dost thou satisfy the appetite of the young lions,

Context

v.38When the dust runneth into a mass, And the clods cleave fast together?

v.39This passage

v.40When they couch in their dens, Andabide in the covert to lie in wait?

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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