Job 39:13

Gavest thou the goodly wings unto the peacocks? or wings and feathers unto the ostrich?

King James Version
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Other Translations for Job 39:13

BSB
The wings of the ostrich flap joyfully, but cannot match the pinions and feathers of the stork.
AKJV
Gave you the goodly wings to the peacocks? or wings and feathers to the ostrich?
CPDV
The wing of the ostrich is like the wings of the heron, and of the hawk.
ERV
The wing of the ostrich rejoiceth, but are her pinions and feathers kindly?
NHEB
"The wings of the ostrich wave proudly; but are they the feathers and plumage of love?
SMT
The wings of ostriches exulted; and the wing-feather of the stork and the pinion.

Commentary for Job 39:13

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Job 39:13
Summary
Did you give peacock beautiful plumage?
Event
God questions about bird features
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Teaching