Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version From there it looks for food; its eyes detect it from afar. New Living Translation From there it hunts its prey, keeping watch with piercing eyes. English Standard Version From there he spies out the prey; his eyes behold it from far away. Berean Standard Bible From there he spies out food; his eyes see it from afar. King James Bible From thence she seeketh the prey, and her eyes behold afar off. New King James Version From there it spies out the prey; Its eyes observe from afar. New American Standard Bible “From there he tracks food; His eyes look at it from afar. NASB 1995 “From there he spies out food; His eyes see it from afar. NASB 1977 “From there he spies out food; His eyes see it from afar. Legacy Standard Bible From there he spies out food; His eyes see it from afar. Amplified Bible “From there he spies out the prey; His eyes see it from far away. Christian Standard Bible From there it searches for prey; its eyes penetrate the distance. Holman Christian Standard Bible From there it searches for prey; its eyes penetrate the distance. American Standard Version From thence she spieth out the prey; Her eyes behold it afar off. Contemporary English Version where they can look down to spot their next meal? English Revised Version From thence she spieth out the prey; her eyes behold it afar off. GOD'S WORD® Translation From there it seeks food, and its eyes see it from far away. Good News Translation From there it watches near and far for something to kill and eat. International Standard Version From there he searches for prey, and his eyes recognize it from a distance. Majority Standard Bible From there he spies out food; his eyes see it from afar. NET Bible From there it spots its prey, its eyes gaze intently from a distance. New Heart English Bible From there he spies out the prey. His eyes see it afar off. Webster's Bible Translation From thence she seeketh the prey, and her eyes behold afar off. World English Bible From there he spies out the prey. His eyes see it afar off. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionFrom there he has sought food, "" His eyes look attentively to a far-off place, Young's Literal Translation From thence he hath sought food, To a far off place his eyes look attentively, Smith's Literal Translation From thence it sought food; far off shall its eyes behold. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFrom thence she looketh for the prey, and her eyes behold afar off. Catholic Public Domain Version From there, she looks for food, and her eyes catch sight of it from far away. New American Bible From there he watches for his food; his eyes behold it afar off. New Revised Standard Version From there it spies the prey; its eyes see it from far away. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHe is sustained by his prey, his eyes behold afar off. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And he is sustained from his prey, and his eyes gaze a long distance OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917From thence she spieth out the prey; Her eyes behold it afar off. Brenton Septuagint Translation Thence he seeks food, his eyes observe from far. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context God Speaks of His Creation…28He dwells on a cliff and lodges there; his stronghold is on a rocky crag. 29From there he spies out food; his eyes see it from afar. 30His young ones feast on blood; and where the slain are, there he is.”… Cross References Isaiah 40:31 But those who wait upon the LORD will renew their strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint. Proverbs 30:19 the way of an eagle in the sky, the way of a snake on a rock, the way of a ship at sea, and the way of a man with a maiden. Matthew 24:28 Wherever there is a carcass, there the vultures will gather. Luke 17:37 “Where, Lord?” they asked. Jesus answered, “Wherever there is a carcass, there the vultures will gather.” Deuteronomy 32:11 As an eagle stirs up its nest and hovers over its young, He spread His wings to catch them and carried them on His pinions. Isaiah 46:10 I declare the end from the beginning, and from ancient times what is still to come. I say, ‘My purpose will stand, and all My good pleasure I will accomplish.’ Jeremiah 49:22 Look! An eagle will soar and swoop down, spreading its wings over Bozrah. In that day the hearts of Edom’s mighty men will be like the heart of a woman in labor. Habakkuk 1:8 Their horses are swifter than leopards, fiercer than wolves of the night. Their horsemen charge ahead, and their cavalry comes from afar. They fly like a vulture, swooping down to devour. Ezekiel 17:3 and tell them that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘A great eagle with great wings and long pinions, full of feathers of many colors, came to Lebanon and took away the top of the cedar. Exodus 19:4 ‘You have seen for yourselves what I did to Egypt, and how I carried you on eagles’ wings and brought you to Myself. Psalm 103:5 who satisfies you with good things, so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s. Psalm 91:1-4 He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. / I will say to the LORD, “You are my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” / Surely He will deliver you from the snare of the fowler, and from the deadly plague. ... Isaiah 31:5 Like birds hovering overhead, so the LORD of Hosts will protect Jerusalem. He will shield it and deliver it; He will pass over it and preserve it.” Revelation 4:7 The first living creature was like a lion, the second like a calf, the third had a face like a man, and the fourth was like an eagle in flight. Revelation 12:14 But the woman was given two wings of a great eagle to fly from the presence of the serpent to her place in the wilderness, where she was nourished for a time, and times, and half a time. Treasury of Scripture From there she seeks the prey, and her eyes behold afar off. she Job 9:26 They are passed away as the swift ships: as the eagle that hasteth to the prey. Jump to Previous Afar Attentively Detect Distance Eye Eyes Far Food Prey Seeketh Seeks Sought Spies Thence WatchingJump to Next Afar Attentively Detect Distance Eye Eyes Far Food Prey Seeketh Seeks Sought Spies Thence WatchingJob 39 1. Of the wild goats and hinds5. Of the wild donkey 9. The unicorn 13. The peacock, stork, and ostrich 19. The horse 26. The hawk 27. The eagle From there he spies out food; This phrase refers to the eagle, a bird known for its keen vision and ability to spot prey from great distances. In the context of Job 39, God is speaking to Job, highlighting the wonders of creation and the natural instincts He has instilled in creatures. The eagle's ability to "spy out food" symbolizes God's provision and the natural order He has established. This imagery is consistent with other biblical references to eagles, such as in Deuteronomy 32:11, where God is compared to an eagle caring for its young. The eagle's hunting prowess serves as a reminder of God's omniscience and the intricate design of His creation. his eyes see it from afar. Persons / Places / Events 1. JobThe central figure of the Book of Job, a man of great faith and patience who undergoes severe trials and suffering. 2. God The speaker in this passage, highlighting His creation and the natural instincts He has endowed in creatures. 3. Eagle The bird being described in this verse, known for its keen eyesight and ability to spot prey from great distances. 4. Heavenly Court The setting of the initial chapters of Job, where God and Satan discuss Job's faithfulness. 5. Land of Uz The region where Job lived, often associated with the ancient Near East. Teaching Points God's Provision and SovereigntyJust as the eagle is equipped to find food from afar, God provides for all His creation. Trust in His provision and sovereignty over your life. Spiritual Vision and Discernment Like the eagle's keen eyesight, Christians are called to develop spiritual discernment to see God's hand in their lives and make wise decisions. Strength and Renewal The eagle's strength and ability to soar high remind believers of the strength and renewal found in waiting on the Lord. Purpose and Design in Creation The intricate design of the eagle points to a Creator who has a purpose for every creature, encouraging believers to seek God's purpose for their lives. Faith in Adversity Job's account, including this passage, teaches that even in suffering, God's wisdom and care are evident, encouraging steadfast faith.Verse 29. - From thence she seeketh the prey, and her eyes behold afar off. Aristotle gives this as a reason for the lofty flight of the eagle, Υψοῦ πέταται ὁπως ἐπὶ πλεῖστον τόπον καθορᾷ. The keen sight of the eagle is recognized by modern savants: "Aquila, genre d'oiseaux de proie... caracterise par un bec sans denlelure et droit a sa base jusquaupres de l'extremite, ou il se corbe beaucoup; par des pieds robustes armes d'ongles aigus et tranchants, par leur rue percante et leur grands envergure" ('Dictionnaire Universelle des Sciences,' p. 25). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew From thereמִשָּׁ֥ם (miš·šām) Preposition-m | Adverb Strong's 8033: There, then, thither he spies חָֽפַר־ (ḥā·p̄ar-) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 2658: To pry into, to delve, to explore out food; אֹ֑כֶל (’ō·ḵel) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 400: Food his eyes עֵינָ֥יו (‘ê·nāw) Noun - cdc | third person masculine singular Strong's 5869: An eye, a fountain see יַבִּֽיטוּ׃ (yab·bî·ṭū) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 5027: To scan, look intently at, to regard [it] from afar. לְ֝מֵרָח֗וֹק (lə·mê·rā·ḥō·wq) Preposition-l, Preposition-m | Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 7350: Remote, of place, time, precious Links Job 39:29 NIVJob 39:29 NLT Job 39:29 ESV Job 39:29 NASB Job 39:29 KJV Job 39:29 BibleApps.com Job 39:29 Biblia Paralela Job 39:29 Chinese Bible Job 39:29 French Bible Job 39:29 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 39:29 From there he spies out the prey (Jb) |
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