1 Knowest thou the time when the wild goats of the rock bring forth? Or canst thou mark when the hinds do calve?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Knowest H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- thou the time H6256 (עֵת) — time, especially (adverb with preposition) now, when, etc.
- when the wild goats H3277 (יָעֵל) — an ibex (as climbing)
- of the rock H5553 (סֶלַע) — a craggy rock, literally or figuratively (a fortress)
- bring forth H3205 (יָלַד) — to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage
- canst thou mark H8104 (שָׁמַר) — properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e. guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.
- when the hinds H355 (אַיָּלָה) — a doe or female deer
- do calve H2342 (חוּל) — properly, to twist or whirl (in a circular or spiral manner), i.e. (specifically) to dance, to writhe in pain (especially of parturition) or fear; figuratively,…
2 Canst thou number the months that they fulfil? Or knowest thou the time when they bring forth?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Canst thou number H5608 (סָפַר) — properly, to score with a mark as a tally or record, i.e. (by implication) to inscribe, and also to enumerate; intensively, to recount, i.e. celebrate
- the months H3391 (יֶרַח) — a lunation, i.e. month
- they fulfil H4390 (מָלֵא) — to fill or (intransitively) be full of, in a wide application (literally and figuratively)
- or knowest H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- thou the time H6256 (עֵת) — time, especially (adverb with preposition) now, when, etc.
- when they bring forth H3205 (יָלַד) — to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage
3 They bow themselves, they bring forth their young, They cast out their pains.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- They bow H3766 (כָּרַע) — to bend the knee; by implication, to sink, to prostrate
- themselves, they bring forth H6398 (פָּלַח) — to slice, i.e. break open or pierce
- their young ones H3206 (יֶלֶד) — something born, i.e. a lad or offspring
- they cast out H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- their sorrows H2256 (חֶבֶל) — a rope (as twisted), especially a measuring line; by implication, a district or inheritance (as measured); or a noose (as of cords); figuratively, a company (as…
4 Their young ones become strong, they grow up in the open field; They go forth, and return not again.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Their young ones H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- are in good liking H2492 (חָלַם) — properly, to bind firmly, i.e. (by implication) to be (causatively to make) plump; also (through the figurative sense of dumbness) to dream
- they grow up H7235 (רָבָה) — to increase (in whatever respect)
- in the open field H1250 (בָּר) — grain of any kind (even while standing in the field); by extension the open country
- they go forth H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- and return H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
5 Who hath sent out the wild ass free? Or who hath loosed the bonds of the swift ass,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Who hath sent out H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- the wild donkey H6501 (פֶּרֶא) — the onager
- free H2670 (חׇפְשִׁי) — exempt (from bondage, tax or care)
- or who hath loosed H6605 (פָּתַח) — to open wide (literally or figuratively); specifically, to loosen, begin, plough, carve
- the bands H4147 (מוֹסֵר) — properly, chastisement, i.e. (by implication) a halter; figuratively, restraint
- of the wild donkey H6171 (עָרוֹד) — an onager (from his lonesome habits)
6 Whose home I have made the wilderness, And the salt land his dwelling-place?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Whose house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- I have made H7760 (שׂוּם) — to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)
- the wilderness H6160 (עֲרָבָה) — a desert; especially (with the article prefix) the (generally) sterile valley of the Jordan and its continuation to the Red Sea
- and the barren H4420 (מְלֵחָה) — properly, salted (i.e. land), i.e. a desert
- land his dwellings H4908 (מִשְׁכָּן) — a residence (including a shepherd's hut, the lair of animals, figuratively, the grave; also the Temple); specifically, the Tabernacle (properly, its wooden wall…
7 He scorneth the tumult of the city, Neither heareth he the shoutings of the driver.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- He scorneth H7832 (שָׂחַק) — to laugh (in pleasure or detraction); by implication, to play
- the multitude H1995 (הָמוֹן) — a noise, tumult, crowd; also disquietude, wealth
- of the city H7151 (קִרְיָה) — a city
- neither regardeth H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- he the crying H8663 (תְּשֻׁאָה) — a crashing or loud clamor
- of the driver H5065 (נָגַשׂ) — to drive (an animal, a workman, a debtor, an army); by implication, to tax, harass, tyrannize
8 The range of the mountains is his pasture, And he searcheth after every green thing.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The range H3491 (יָתוּר) — properly, what is left, i.e. (by implication) a gleaning
- of the mountains H2022 (הַר) — a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)
- his pasture H4829 (מִרְעֶה) — pasture (the place or the act); also the haunt of wild animals
- and he searcheth H1875 (דָּרַשׁ) — properly, to tread or frequent; usually to follow (for pursuit or search); by implication, to seek or ask; specifically to worship
- after H310 (אַחַר) — properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
- every green thing H3387 (יָרוֹק) — green, i.e. an herb
9 Will the wild-ox be content to serve thee? Or will he abide by thy crib?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Will the unicorn H7214 (רְאֵם) — a wild bull (from its conspicuousness)
- be willing H14 (אָבָה) — to breathe after, i.e. (figuratively) to be acquiescent
- to serve H5647 (עָבַד) — to work (in any sense); by implication, to serve, till, (causatively) enslave, etc.
- thee, or abide H3885 (לוּן) — to stop (usually over night); by implication, to stay permanently; hence (in a bad sense) to be obstinate (especially in words, to complain)
- by thy crib H18 (אֵבוּס) — a manger or stall
10 Canst thou bind the wild-ox with his band in the furrow? Or will he harrow the valleys after thee?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Canst thou bind H7194 (קָשַׁר) — to tie, physically (gird, confine, compact) or mentally (in love, league)
- the unicorn H7214 (רְאֵם) — a wild bull (from its conspicuousness)
- with his band H5688 (עֲבֹת) — something intwined, i.e. a string, wreath or foliage
- in the furrow H8525 (תֶּלֶם) — a bank or terrace
- or will he harrow H7702 (שָׂדַד) — to abrade, i.e. harrow a field
- the valleys H6010 (עֵמֶק) — a vale (i.e. broad depression)
- after H310 (אַחַר) — properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
11 Wilt thou trust him, because his strength is great? Or wilt thou leave to him thy labor?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Wilt thou trust H982 (בָּטַח) — properly, to hie for refuge (but not so precipitately as 2620); figuratively, to trust, be confident or sure
- him, because his strength H3581 (כֹּחַ) — vigor, literally (force, in a good or a bad sense) or figuratively (capacity, means, produce); also (from its hardiness) a large lizard
- great H7227 (רַב) — abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality)
- or wilt thou leave H5800 (עָזַב) — to loosen, i.e. relinquish, permit, etc.
- thy labour H3018 (יְגִיעַ) — toil; hence, a work, produce, property (as the result of labor)
12 Wilt thou confide in him, that he will bring home thy seed, And gather the grain of thy threshing-floor?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Wilt thou believe H539 (אָמַן) — properly, to build up or support; to foster as a parent or nurse; figuratively to render (or be) firm or faithful, to trust or believe, to be permanent or quiet…
- him, that he will bring home H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
- thy seed H2233 (זֶרַע) — seed; figuratively, fruit, plant, sowing-time, posterity
- and gather H622 (אָסַף) — to gather for any purpose; hence, to receive, take away, i.e. remove (destroy, leave behind, put up, restore, etc.)
- thy barn H1637 (גֹּרֶן) — a threshing-floor (as made even); by analogy, any open area
13 The wings of the ostrich wave proudly; But are they the pinions and plumage of love?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- the goodly H7443 (רֶנֶן) — an ostrich (from its wail)
- wings H3671 (כָּנָף) — an edge or extremity; specifically (of a bird or army) a wing, (of a garment or bedclothing) a flap, (of the earth) a quarter, (of a building) a pinnacle
- unto the peacocks H5965 (עָלַס) — to leap for joy, i.e. exult, wave joyously
- or wings H84 (אֶבְרָה)
- and feathers H2624 (חֲסִידָה) — the kind (maternal) bird, i.e. a stork
- unto the ostrich H5133 (נוֹצָה) — a pinion (or wing feather); often (collectively) plumage
14 For she leaveth her eggs on the earth, And warmeth them in the dust,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Which leaveth H5800 (עָזַב) — to loosen, i.e. relinquish, permit, etc.
- her eggs H1000 (בֵּיצָה) — an egg (from its whiteness)
- in the earth H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- and warmeth H2552 (חָמַם) — to be hot (literally or figuratively)
- them in dust H6083 (עָפָר) — dust (as powdered or gray); hence, clay, earth, mud
15 And forgetteth that the foot may crush them, Or that the wild beast may trample them.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And forgetteth H7911 (שָׁכַח) — to mislay, i.e. to be oblivious of, from want of memory or attention
- that the foot H7272 (רֶגֶל) — a foot (as used in walking); by implication, a step; by euphemistically the pudenda
- may crush H2115 (זוּר) — to press together, tighten
- them, or that the wild H7704 (שָׂדֶה) — a field (as flat)
- beast H2416 (חַי) — alive; hence, raw (flesh); fresh (plant, water, year), strong; also (as noun, especially in the feminine singular and masculine plural) life (or living thing),…
- may break H1758 (דּוּשׁ) — to trample or thresh
16 She dealeth hardly with her young ones, as if they were not hers: Though her labor be in vain, she is without fear;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- She is hardened H7188 (קָשַׁח) — to be (causatively, make) unfeeling
- against her young ones H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- not H3808 (לֹא) — not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
- hers: her labour H3018 (יְגִיעַ) — toil; hence, a work, produce, property (as the result of labor)
- is in vain H7385 (רִיק) — emptiness; figuratively, a worthless thing; adverbially, in vain
- without fear H6343 (פַּחַד) — a (sudden) alarm (properly, the object feared, by implication, the feeling)
17 Because God hath deprived her of wisdom, Neither hath he imparted to her understanding.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Because God H433 (אֱלוֹהַּ) — a deity or the Deity
- hath deprived H5382 (נָשָׁה) — to forget; figuratively, to neglect; causatively, to remit, remove
- her of wisdom H2451 (חׇכְמָה) — wisdom (in a good sense)
- neither hath he imparted H2505 (חָלַק) — to be smooth (figuratively); by implication (as smooth stones were used for lots) to apportion or separate
- to her understanding H998 (בִּינָה) — understanding
18 What time she lifteth up herself on high, She scorneth the horse and his rider.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- What time H6256 (עֵת) — time, especially (adverb with preposition) now, when, etc.
- she lifteth up H4754 (מָרָא) — to rebel; hence (through the idea of maltreating) to whip, i.e. lash (self with wings, as the ostrich in running)
- herself on high H4791 (מָרוֹם) — altitude, i.e. concretely (an elevated place), abstractly (elevation, figuratively (elation), or adverbially (aloft)
- she scorneth H7832 (שָׂחַק) — to laugh (in pleasure or detraction); by implication, to play
- the horse H5483 (סוּס) — a horse (as leaping); also a swallow (from its rapid flight)
- and his rider H7392 (רָכַב) — to ride (on an animal or in a vehicle); causatively, to place upon (for riding or generally), to despatch
19 Hast thou given the horse his might? Hast thou clothed his neck with the quivering mane?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Hast thou given H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- the horse H5483 (סוּס) — a horse (as leaping); also a swallow (from its rapid flight)
- strength H1369 (גְּבוּרָה) — force (literally or figuratively); by implication, valor, victory
- hast thou clothed H3847 (לָבַשׁ) — properly, wrap around, i.e. (by implication) to put on a garment or clothe (oneself, or another), literally or figuratively
- his neck H6677 (צַוָּאר) — the back of the neck (as that on which burdens are bound)
- with thunder H7483 (רַעְמָה) — the mane of a horse (as quivering in the wind)
20 Hast thou made him to leap as a locust? The glory of his snorting is terrible.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Canst thou make him afraid H7493 (רָעַשׁ) — to undulate (as the earth, the sky, etc.; also a field of grain), particularly through fear; specifically, to spring (as a locust)
- as a grasshopper H697 (אַרְבֶּה) — a locust (from its rapid increase)
- the glory H1935 (הוֹד) — grandeur (i.e. an imposing form and appearance)
- of his nostrils H5170 (נַחַר) — a snorting
- terrible H367 (אֵימָה) — fright; concrete, an idol (as a bugbear)
21 He paweth in the valley, and rejoiceth in his strength: He goeth out to meet the armed men.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- He paweth H2658 (חָפַר) — properly, to pry into; by implication, to delve, to explore
- in the valley H6010 (עֵמֶק) — a vale (i.e. broad depression)
- and rejoiceth H7797 (שׂוּשׂ) — to be bright, i.e. cheerful
- strength H3581 (כֹּחַ) — vigor, literally (force, in a good or a bad sense) or figuratively (capacity, means, produce); also (from its hardiness) a large lizard
- he goeth on H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- to meet H7125 (קִרְאָה) — an encountering, accidental, friendly or hostile (also adverbially, opposite)
- the armed men H5402 (נֶשֶׁק) — military equipment, i.e. (collectively) arms (offensive or defensive), or (concretely) an arsenal
22 He mocketh at fear, and is not dismayed; Neither turneth he back from the sword.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- He mocketh H7832 (שָׂחַק) — to laugh (in pleasure or detraction); by implication, to play
- at fear H6343 (פַּחַד) — a (sudden) alarm (properly, the object feared, by implication, the feeling)
- and is not affrighted H2865 (חָתַת) — properly, to prostrate; hence, to break down, either (literally) by violence, or (figuratively) by confusion and fear
- neither turneth he back H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
- from H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- the sword H2719 (חֶרֶב) — drought; also a cutting instrument (from its destructive effect), as a knife, sword, or other sharp implement
23 The quiver rattleth against him, The flashing spear and the javelin.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The quiver H827 (אַשְׁפָּה) — a quiver or arrow-case
- rattleth H7439 (רָנָה) — to whiz
- against him, the glittering H3851 (לַהַב) — a flash; figuratively, a sharply polished blade or point of a weapon
- spear H2595 (חֲנִית) — a lance (for thrusting, like pitching a tent)
- and the shield H3591 (כִּידוֹן) — properly, something to strike with, i.e. a dart
24 He swalloweth the ground with fierceness and rage; Neither believeth he that it is the voice of the trumpet.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- He swalloweth H1572 (גָּמָא) — to absorb
- the ground H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- with fierceness H7494 (רַעַשׁ) — vibration, bounding, uproar
- and rage H7267 (רֹגֶז) — commotion, restlessness (of a horse), crash (of thunder), disquiet, anger
- neither believeth H539 (אָמַן) — properly, to build up or support; to foster as a parent or nurse; figuratively to render (or be) firm or faithful, to trust or believe, to be permanent or quiet…
- the sound H6963 (קוֹל) — a voice or sound
- of the trumpet H7782 (שׁוֹפָר) — a cornet (as giving a clear sound) or curved horn
25 As oft as the trumpet soundeth he saith, Aha! And he smelleth the battle afar off, The thunder of the captains, and the shouting.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- He saith H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- among H1767 (דַּי) — enough (as noun or adverb), used chiefly with preposition in phrases
- the trumpets H7782 (שׁוֹפָר) — a cornet (as giving a clear sound) or curved horn
- Aha H1889 (הֶאָח) — aha!
- and he smelleth H7306 (רוּחַ) — properly, to blow, i.e. breathe; only (literally) to smell or (by implication, perceive (figuratively, to anticipate, enjoy)
- the battle H4421 (מִלְחָמָה) — a battle (i.e. the engagement); generally, war (i.e. war-fare)
- afar off H7350 (רָחוֹק) — remote, literally or figuratively, of place or time; specifically, precious; often used adverbially (with preposition)
- the thunder H7482 (רַעַם) — a peal of thunder
- of the captains H8269 (שַׂר) — a head person (of any rank or class)
- and the shouting H8643 (תְּרוּעָה) — clamor, i.e. acclamation of joy or a battle-cry; especially clangor of trumpets, as an alarum
26 Is it by thy wisdom that the hawk soareth, And stretcheth her wings toward the south?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Doth the hawk H5322 (נֵץ) — a flower (from its brilliancy); also a hawk (from it flashing speed)
- fly H82 (אָבַר) — to soar
- by thy wisdom H998 (בִּינָה) — understanding
- stretch H6566 (פָּרַשׂ) — to break apart, disperse, etc.
- her wings H3671 (כָּנָף) — an edge or extremity; specifically (of a bird or army) a wing, (of a garment or bedclothing) a flap, (of the earth) a quarter, (of a building) a pinnacle
- toward the south H8486 (תֵּימָן) — the south (as being on the right hand of a person facing the east)
27 Is it at thy command that the eagle mounteth up, And maketh her nest on high?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Doth the eagle H5404 (נֶשֶׁר) — the eagle (or other large bird of prey)
- mount up H1361 (גָּבַהּ) — to soar, i.e. be lofty; figuratively, to be haughty
- at thy command H6310 (פֶּה) — the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with preposition) acc…
- and make H7311 (רוּם) — to be high actively, to rise or raise (in various applications, literally or figuratively)
- her nest H7064 (קֵן) — a nest (as fixed), sometimes including the nestlings; figuratively, a chamber or dwelling
- on high H7311 (רוּם) — to be high actively, to rise or raise (in various applications, literally or figuratively)
28 On the cliff she dwelleth, and maketh her home, Upon the point of the cliff, and the stronghold.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- She dwelleth H7931 (שָׁכַן) — to reside or permanently stay (literally or figuratively)
- and abideth H3885 (לוּן) — to stop (usually over night); by implication, to stay permanently; hence (in a bad sense) to be obstinate (especially in words, to complain)
- on the rock H5553 (סֶלַע) — a craggy rock, literally or figuratively (a fortress)
- upon the crag H8127 (שֵׁן) — a tooth (as sharp); specifically ivory; figuratively, a cliff
- of the rock H5553 (סֶלַע) — a craggy rock, literally or figuratively (a fortress)
- and the strong place H4686 (מָצוּד) — a net, or (abstractly) capture; also a fastness
29 From thence she spieth out the prey; Her eyes behold it afar off.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- From thence she seeketh H2658 (חָפַר) — properly, to pry into; by implication, to delve, to explore
- the prey H400 (אֹכֶל) — food
- her eyes H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
- behold H5027 (נָבַט) — to scan, i.e. look intently at; by implication, to regard with pleasure, favor or care
- afar off H7350 (רָחוֹק) — remote, literally or figuratively, of place or time; specifically, precious; often used adverbially (with preposition)
30 Her young ones also suck up blood: And where the slain are, there is she.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Her young ones H667 (אֶפְרֹחַ) — the brood of a bird
- also suck up H5966 (עָלַע) — to sip up
- blood H1818 (דָּם) — blood (as that which when shed causes death) of man or an animal; by analogy, the juice of the grape; figuratively (especially in the plural) bloodshed (i.e. dr…
- and where the slain H2491 (חָלָל) — pierced (especially to death); figuratively, polluted
- she H1931 (הוּא) — he (she or it); only expressed when emphatic or without a verb; also (intensively) self, or (especially with the article) the same; sometimes (as demonstrative)…