Job 39:9
What does Job 39:9 mean?
A plain-English look at Job 39:9 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Will the wild-ox be content to serve thee? Or will he abide by thy crib?
KJV
King James Version · 1611Will the unicorn be willing to serve thee, or abide by thy crib?
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Will the wild-ox be content to serve thee? Or will he abide by thy crib?
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Will the ox of the mountains be your servant? or is his night's resting-place by your food-store?
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Is a Reem willing to serve thee? Doth he lodge by thy crib?
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Shall the rhinoceros be willing to serve thee, or will he stay at thy crib?
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Will the buffalo be willing to serve thee, or will he lodge by thy crib?
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Deuteronomy 33:17
The firstling of his herd, majesty is his; And his horns are the horns of the wild-ox: With them he shall push the peoples all of them, eventhe ends of the earth: And they are the ten thousands of Ephraim, And they are the thousands of Manasseh.
- Psalms 22:21
Save me from the lion’s mouth; Yea, from the horns of the wild-oxen thou hast answered me.
- Numbers 23:22
God bringeth them forth out of Egypt; He hath as it were the strength of the wild-ox.
- Psalms 92:10
But my horn hast thou exalted like the horn of the wild-ox: I am anointed with fresh oil.
- Isaiah 1:3
The ox knoweth his owner, and the ass his master’s crib; but Israel doth not know, my people doth not consider.
Related questions readers ask
Keep reading
Want to dig deeper? Explore Job 39
Hand-picked devotionals, topical studies, and pastoral answers that draw on Job 39.
Topics that quote it
Topic
Bible Verses About Bitterness
Bitterness is a deep-seated resentment that can poison the heart, but God offers healing and freedom through forgiveness.
Topic
Bible Verses About the Majesty of God
God’s majesty refers to His supreme greatness, dignity, and awesome power, revealing His incomparable nature and reign over all creation
Topic
Bible Verses About God's Omnipotence
God's omnipotence means He is all-powerful, sovereign, and able to do anything that is consistent with His perfect nature