Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Its young ones feast on blood, and where the slain are, there it is.” New Living Translation Its young gulp down blood. Where there’s a carcass, there you’ll find it.” English Standard Version His young ones suck up blood, and where the slain are, there is he.” Berean Standard Bible His young ones feast on blood; and where the slain are, there he is.” King James Bible Her young ones also suck up blood: and where the slain are, there is she. New King James Version Its young ones suck up blood; And where the slain are, there it is.” New American Standard Bible “His young ones also lick up blood greedily; And where the slain are, there he is.” NASB 1995 “His young ones also suck up blood; And where the slain are, there is he.” NASB 1977 “His young ones also suck up blood; And where the slain are, there is he.” Legacy Standard Bible His young ones also suck up blood; And where the slain are, there is he.” Amplified Bible “His young ones suck up blood; And where the slain are, there is he.” Christian Standard Bible Its brood gulps down blood, and where the slain are, it is there. Holman Christian Standard Bible Its brood gulps down blood, and where the slain are, it is there. American Standard Version Her young ones also suck up blood: And where the slain are, there is she. Contemporary English Version Then their young gather to feast wherever the victim lies. English Revised Version Her young ones also suck up blood: and where the slain are, there is she. GOD'S WORD® Translation Its young ones feed on blood. It is found wherever there are dead bodies." Good News Translation Around dead bodies the eagles gather, and the young eagles drink the blood. International Standard Version His young ones feast on blood; he'll be found wherever there's a carcass." Majority Standard Bible His young ones feast on blood; and where the slain are, there he is.? NET Bible And its young ones devour the blood, and where the dead carcasses are, there it is." New Heart English Bible His young ones also suck up blood. Where the slain are, there he is." Webster's Bible Translation Her young ones also suck up blood: and where the slain are, there is she. World English Bible His young ones also suck up blood. Where the slain are, there he is.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd his brood sucks up blood, "" And where the pierced [are]—there [is] he!” Young's Literal Translation And his brood gulp up blood, And where the pierced are -- there is he! Smith's Literal Translation Her young shall suck up the blood: and where the wounded, there is she. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHer young ones shall suck up blood : and wheresoever the carcass shall be, she is immediately there. Catholic Public Domain Version Her young will drink blood, and wherever the carcass will be, she is there immediately. New American Bible His young ones greedily drink blood; where the slain are, there is he. New Revised Standard Version Its young ones suck up blood; and where the slain are, there it is.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHis young ones suck up blood; and where the slain are, there is he. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And his chicks lick up blood, and where the slain are killed, there he is” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Her young ones also suck up blood; And where the slain are, there is she. Brenton Septuagint Translation And his young ones roll themselves in blood, and wherever the carcasses may be, immediately they are found. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context God Speaks of His Creation…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 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 32:11-12 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. / The LORD alone led him, and no foreign god was with him. Isaiah 46:11 I summon a bird of prey from the east, a man for My purpose from a far-off land. Truly I have spoken, and truly I will bring it to pass. I have planned it, and I will surely do it. 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. Jeremiah 49:16 The terror you cause and the pride of your heart have deceived you, O dwellers in the clefts of the rocks, O occupiers of the mountain summit. Though you elevate your nest like the eagle, even from there I will bring you down,” declares the LORD. Ezekiel 39:17-20 And as for you, son of man, this is what the Lord GOD says: Call out to every kind of bird and to every beast of the field: ‘Assemble and come together from all around to the sacrificial feast that I am preparing for you, a great feast on the mountains of Israel. There you will eat flesh and drink blood. / You will eat the flesh of the mighty and drink the blood of the princes of the earth as though they were rams, lambs, goats, and bulls—all the fattened animals of Bashan. / At the sacrifice I am preparing, you will eat fat until you are gorged and drink blood until you are drunk. ... Revelation 19:17-18 Then I saw an angel standing in the sun, and he cried out in a loud voice to all the birds flying overhead, “Come, gather together for the great supper of God, / so that you may eat the flesh of kings and commanders and mighty men, of horses and riders, of everyone slave and free, small and great.” Proverbs 30:17 As for the eye that mocks a father and scorns obedience to a mother, may the ravens of the valley pluck it out and young vultures devour it. Hosea 8:1 Put the ram’s horn to your lips! An eagle looms over the house of the LORD, because the people have transgressed My covenant and rebelled against My law. Isaiah 34:15 There the owl will make her nest; she will lay and hatch her eggs and gather her brood under her shadow. Even there the birds of prey will gather, each with its mate. 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. Obadiah 1:4 Though you soar like the eagle and make your nest among the stars, even from there I will bring you down,” declares the LORD. Matthew 13:4 And as he was sowing, some seed fell along the path, and the birds came and devoured it. Luke 8:5 “A farmer went out to sow his seed. And as he was sowing, some seed fell along the path, where it was trampled, and the birds of the air devoured it. Treasury of Scripture Her young ones also suck up blood: and where the slain are, there is she. where Ezekiel 39:17-19 And, thou son of man, thus saith the Lord GOD; Speak unto every feathered fowl, and to every beast of the field, Assemble yourselves, and come; gather yourselves on every side to my sacrifice that I do sacrifice for you, even a great sacrifice upon the mountains of Israel, that ye may eat flesh, and drink blood… Matthew 24:28 For wheresoever the carcase is, there will the eagles be gathered together. Luke 17:37 And they answered and said unto him, Where, Lord? And he said unto them, Wheresoever the body is, thither will the eagles be gathered together. Jump to Previous Blood Bodies Brood Dead Drink Feast Ones Pierced Slain Suck YoungJump to Next Blood Bodies Brood Dead Drink Feast Ones Pierced Slain Suck YoungJob 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 His young ones feast on blood; This phrase highlights the natural behavior of the eagle's offspring, which is to consume the blood of their prey. In the biblical context, this imagery is used to illustrate the providence and wisdom of God in creation. The eagle, often seen as a symbol of strength and keen vision, is used here to demonstrate God's provision for all creatures. The consumption of blood by the young eagles can be seen as a metaphor for the sustenance and life that God provides. In Leviticus 17:11, blood is described as the life of the flesh, emphasizing its importance. This imagery also reflects the harsh realities of the natural world, where survival often involves predation and the cycle of life and death. and where the slain are, there he is.” Persons / Places / Events 1. JobA man of great faith and patience, who undergoes severe trials and suffering. The book of Job is a dialogue about the nature of suffering and God's sovereignty. 2. God The Creator, who speaks to Job out of the whirlwind, highlighting His power and wisdom in creation, including the natural instincts of animals. 3. Eagle The bird referenced in this passage, known for its keen sight and predatory nature. It serves as an example of God's intricate design in nature. 4. Young Eagles The offspring of the eagle, which rely on their parents for sustenance and are depicted as feeding on the blood of the prey. 5. The Slain Refers to the prey that the eagle hunts, symbolizing the natural order and the cycle of life and death. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty in CreationThe passage highlights God's control over the natural world, reminding us of His ultimate authority and wisdom. The Cycle of Life and Death The imagery of the eagle and its young feeding on the slain illustrates the natural order established by God, prompting reflection on the balance of life and death. Trust in Divine Provision Just as God provides for the eagles, He also provides for us. This encourages believers to trust in God's provision and care in their own lives. Understanding God's Wisdom The passage invites us to marvel at the complexity and wisdom of God's creation, encouraging a deeper appreciation for His handiwork. Reflecting on Our Place in Creation Recognizing our role within God's creation can lead to a greater sense of responsibility and stewardship over the world He has made.(30) Where the slain are, there is she.--Comp. Matthew 24:28, and Luke 17:37. Verse 30. - Her young ones also suck up blood. It has been asserted that this is not the case, since they are fed on carrion (Merx). But, as eagles are known to seize fawns, hares, lambs, and other small animals, and transport them to their eyries, their young must certainly be nourished, in part, on the flesh of animals newly killed. And where the slain are, there is she (comp. Deuteronomy 21:18; Matthew 24:28; Luke 17:37). Eagles, or at any rate birds "more resembling eagles than vultures," are commonly represented on the Assyrian monuments, especially in battle-scenes, where they either feed on the dead bodies of the slain, or tear out their entrails, or sometimes carry up aloft the decapitated head of some unfortunate soldier (see the 'Transactions of the Society of Biblical Archaeology' vol. 8. p. 59, and pls. 2. and 3.). |
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