Job 39:2

Canst thou number the months that they fulfil? or knowest thou the time when they bring forth?

Word-by-Word Analysis

תִּסְפֹּ֣ר

H5608

Canst thou number

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., celebra

יְרָחִ֣ים

H3391

the months

a lunation, i.e., month

תְּמַלֶּ֑אנָה

H4390

that they fulfil

to fill or (intransitively) be full of, in a wide application (literally and figuratively)

וְ֝יָדַ֗עְתָּ

H3045

or knowest

to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including o

עֵ֣ת

H6256

thou the time

time, especially (adverb with preposition) now, when, etc

לִדְתָּֽנָה׃

H3205

when they bring forth

to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing divine revelation contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

Historical Context

The historical context of the biblical period relevant to this book's composition provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The the cultural context of the biblical world would have shaped how the original audience understood divine revelation. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection

How does this passage contribute to our understanding of from physical deliverance in the Old Testament to spiritual redemption in the New, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?
In what ways does this verse's emphasis on divine revelation address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?
How might the original audience's understanding of divine revelation differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?