Job 37:8
New International Version
The animals take cover; they remain in their dens.

New Living Translation
The wild animals take cover and stay inside their dens.

English Standard Version
Then the beasts go into their lairs, and remain in their dens.

Berean Standard Bible
The wild animals enter their lairs; they settle down in their dens.

King James Bible
Then the beasts go into dens, and remain in their places.

New King James Version
The beasts go into dens, And remain in their lairs.

New American Standard Bible
“Then the animal goes into its lair And remains in its den.

NASB 1995
“Then the beast goes into its lair And remains in its den.

NASB 1977
“Then the beast goes into its lair, And remains in its den.

Legacy Standard Bible
Then the beast goes into its lair And dwells in its den.

Amplified Bible
“Then the beast goes into its lair And remains in its hiding place.

Christian Standard Bible
The wild animals enter their lairs and stay in their dens.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The wild animals enter their lairs and stay in their dens.

American Standard Version
Then the beasts go into coverts, And remain in their dens.

Contemporary English Version
and they force animals to seek shelter.

English Revised Version
Then the beasts go into coverts, and remain in their dens.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Animals go into their dens and stay in their lairs.

Good News Translation
The wild animals go to their dens.

International Standard Version
"Then a beast enters its lair and remains in its den.

Majority Standard Bible
The wild animals enter their lairs; they settle down in their dens.

NET Bible
The wild animals go to their lairs, and in their dens they remain.

New Heart English Bible
Then the animals take cover, and remain in their dens.

Webster's Bible Translation
Then the beasts go into dens, and remain in their places.

World English Bible
Then the animals take cover, and remain in their dens.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And the beast enters into [its] lair, "" And it continues in its habitations.

Young's Literal Translation
And enter doth the beast into covert, And in its habitations it doth continue.

Smith's Literal Translation
And the beast shall go into the covert, and shall dwell in its habitation.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Then the beast shall go into his covert, and shall abide in his den.

Catholic Public Domain Version
The beast will enter his hiding-place, and he will remain in his cave.

New American Bible
The wild beasts take to cover and remain quiet in their dens.

New Revised Standard Version
Then the animals go into their lairs and remain in their dens.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Then the wild beasts go into their lurking places, and remain in their dens.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the wild beast will enter into a lair and shall dwell in its den
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Then the beasts go into coverts, And remain in their dens.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the wild beasts come in under the covert, and rest in their lair.

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Context
Elihu Proclaims God's Majesty
7He seals up the hand of every man, so that all men may know His work. 8The wild animals enter their lairs; they settle down in their dens. 9The tempest comes from its chamber, and the cold from the driving north winds.…

Cross References
Psalm 104:21
The young lions roar for their prey and seek their food from God.

Isaiah 11:6-9
The wolf will live with the lamb, and the leopard will lie down with the goat; the calf and young lion and fatling will be together, and a little child will lead them. / The cow will graze with the bear, their young will lie down together, and the lion will eat straw like the ox. / The infant will play by the cobra’s den, and the toddler will reach into the viper’s nest. ...

Jeremiah 8:7
Even the stork in the sky knows her appointed seasons. The turtledove, the swift, and the thrush keep their time of migration, but My people do not know the requirements of the LORD.

Proverbs 30:30
a lion, mighty among beasts, refusing to retreat before anything;

Amos 3:4
Does a lion roar in the forest when he has no prey? Does a young lion growl in his den if he has caught nothing?

Hosea 13:7-8
So like a lion I will pounce on them; like a leopard I will lurk by the path. / Like a bear robbed of her cubs I will attack them, and I will tear open their chests. There I will devour them like a lion, like a wild beast tearing them apart.

Genesis 1:24-25
And God said, “Let the earth bring forth living creatures according to their kinds: livestock, land crawlers, and beasts of the earth according to their kinds.” And it was so. / God made the beasts of the earth according to their kinds, the livestock according to their kinds, and everything that crawls upon the earth according to its kind. And God saw that it was good.

Psalm 50:10-11
for every beast of the forest is Mine—the cattle on a thousand hills. / I know every bird in the mountains, and the creatures of the field are Mine.

Isaiah 35:9
No lion will be there, and no vicious beast will go up on it. Such will not be found there, but the redeemed will walk upon it.

Ezekiel 19:2-3
and say: ‘What was your mother? A lioness among the lions! She lay down among the young lions; she reared her cubs. / She brought up one of her cubs, and he became a young lion. After learning to tear his prey, he devoured men.

Matthew 6:26
Look at the birds of the air: They do not sow or reap or gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?

Luke 12:24
Consider the ravens: They do not sow or reap, they have no storehouse or barn; yet God feeds them. How much more valuable you are than the birds!

Romans 8:19-22
The creation waits in eager expectation for the revelation of the sons of God. / For the creation was subjected to futility, not by its own will, but because of the One who subjected it, in hope / that the creation itself will be set free from its bondage to decay and brought into the glorious freedom of the children of God. ...

James 3:7
All kinds of animals, birds, reptiles, and creatures of the sea are being tamed and have been tamed by man,

Revelation 5:13
And I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, and all that is in them, saying: “To Him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honor and glory and power forever and ever!”


Treasury of Scripture

Then the beasts go into dens, and remain in their places.

Psalm 104:22
The sun ariseth, they gather themselves together, and lay them down in their dens.

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The wild animals enter their lairs;
This phrase reflects the natural instinct of animals to seek shelter, particularly in response to adverse weather conditions. In the context of Job 37, Elihu is speaking about the power and majesty of God as demonstrated through nature. The imagery of animals retreating to their lairs suggests a response to the divine orchestration of the natural world, highlighting God's control over creation. This can be connected to Psalm 104:21-22, where the lions seek their food from God and retreat to their dens at sunrise, emphasizing God's provision and order in nature.

they settle down in their dens.
The settling down of animals in their dens signifies a place of safety and rest, which can be seen as a metaphor for God's protection and provision. In the ancient Near Eastern context, dens were often seen as places of refuge not only for animals but also for people in times of danger. This imagery can be linked to the broader biblical theme of God as a refuge, as seen in Psalm 91:1-2, where God is described as a shelter and fortress. Additionally, the concept of rest and security in one's dwelling can be seen as a type of the spiritual rest found in Christ, as mentioned in Matthew 11:28-30, where Jesus invites those who are weary to find rest in Him.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Job
The central figure of the Book of Job, a man known for his faithfulness and endurance through suffering. The book explores themes of divine justice and human suffering.

2. Elihu
The speaker in this chapter, a younger friend of Job who offers his perspective on Job's suffering and God's majesty. Elihu's speeches are intended to prepare the way for God's own response.

3. Wild Animals
Representing God's creation, they instinctively seek shelter, demonstrating the natural order and wisdom instilled by God.

4. Lairs and Dens
These are the natural habitats or shelters for wild animals, symbolizing safety and refuge provided by God’s design.

5. The Book of Job
A poetic and philosophical text in the Old Testament that addresses the nature of suffering and the sovereignty of God.
Teaching Points
God's Sovereignty in Creation
The natural instincts of animals to seek shelter reflect God's sovereign design and care for His creation. This reminds us of His control over all aspects of life.

Divine Wisdom and Order
The behavior of animals points to the wisdom and order God has established in the world. We can trust that God’s wisdom governs our lives as well.

Seeking Refuge in God
Just as animals find safety in their dens, we are called to seek refuge in God during times of trouble. He is our ultimate shelter and protector.

Observing Creation to Understand God
Observing the natural world can deepen our understanding of God’s character and His provision. It encourages us to trust in His care and wisdom.

Trusting God in Uncertainty
In times of uncertainty, like the animals retreating to their dens, we should trust in God’s provision and protection, knowing He is aware of our needs.(8) Then the beasts go into dens.--And not man only, but the beasts likewise, have to take refuge in their dens and coverts.

Verse 8. Then (i.e. in winter) the beasts go into dens. The very beasts shut themselves up, and remain hidden in their places, i.e in their lairs, on account of the inclemency of the season.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
The wild animals
חַיָּ֣ה (ḥay·yāh)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 2416: Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life

enter
וַתָּבֹ֣א (wat·tā·ḇō)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go

their lairs;
אָ֑רֶב (’ā·reḇ)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 695: A lying in wait, a covert, lair

they settle down
תִשְׁכֹּֽן׃ (ṯiš·kōn)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 7931: To settle down, abide, dwell

in their dens.
וּבִמְע֖וֹנֹתֶ֣יהָ (ū·ḇim·‘ō·w·nō·ṯe·hā)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - feminine plural construct | third person feminine singular
Strong's 4585: An abode, of God, men, animals, a retreat


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