Job 39:3
They bow themselves, they bring forth their young ones, they cast out their sorrows.
Original Language Analysis
תִּ֭כְרַעְנָה
They bow
H3766
תִּ֭כְרַעְנָה
They bow
Strong's:
H3766
Word #:
1 of 5
to bend the knee; by implication, to sink, to prostrate
יַלְדֵיהֶ֣ן
their young ones
H3206
יַלְדֵיהֶ֣ן
their young ones
Strong's:
H3206
Word #:
2 of 5
something born, i.e., a lad or offspring
Historical Context
Animal husbandry was common, but wild animal births occurred hidden from view. The process's success without human intervention demonstrated God's direct care for creation. This would assure agricultural societies that God actively sustains all life, not just domesticated animals serving human purposes.
Questions for Reflection
- How does God's care for animals in their most vulnerable moments encourage trust in His care for you?
- What does this passage teach about suffering being part of natural processes under God's governance?
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Analysis & Commentary
"They bow themselves, they bring forth their young ones, they cast out their sorrows." God describes the birthing process—the bowing (kara, כָּרַע, "crouch/bow") and delivery. Even wild animals experience pain ("sorrows," chebel, חֶבֶל, "birth pains") but successfully bring forth offspring without human assistance. This reveals God's provision for all creatures, sustaining them through vulnerable moments. It implicitly asks Job: if God cares for wild goats in labor, won't He care for you in your suffering?