Job 39:1

Knowest thou the time when the wild goats of the rock bring forth? or canst thou mark when the hinds do calve?

King James Version
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Other Translations for Job 39:1

BSB
"Do you know when mountain goats give birth? Have you watched the doe bear her fawn?
AKJV
Know you the time when the wild goats of the rock bring forth? or can you mark when the hinds do calve?
CPDV
Do you know at what time the wild goats have given birth among the rocks, or do you observe the deer when they go into labor?
ERV
Knowest thou the time when the wild goats of the rock bring forth? or canst thou mark when the hinds do calve?
NHEB
"Do you know the time when the mountain goats give birth? Do you watch when the doe bears fawns?
SMT
Knewest thou the time of the bringing forth of the wild goats of the rock? and wilt thou watch the bearing of the hinds?

Commentary for Job 39:1

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Job 39:1
Summary
Can you know animal reproduction timing?
Event
God questions Job about animals
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Teaching