Job 39:17

"She deals harshly with her young ones, as if they were not hers. Though her labor is in vain, she is without fear,"

Key Reflection

This verse portrays the suffering and relentless toil of a mother figure, possibly representing God or nature, who cares for offspring that do not recognize or appreciate her efforts, leading to an unyielding and fearful persistence in nurturing despite the apparent futility. This imagery underscores themes of divine patience and the enduring nature of care, even when it seems wasted.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Because God hath deprived her of wisdom ... -That is, he has not imparted to her the wisdom which has been conferred on other animals. The meaning is, that all this remarkable arrangement, which distinguished the ostrich so much from other animals was to be traced to God. It was not the result of chance; it could not be pretended that it was by a human arrangement, but it was the result of divine appointment. Even in this apparent destitution of wisdom, there were reasons which had led to this appointment, and the care and good providence of God could be seen in the preservation of the animal.

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