Job 39:19 bbe — Do you give strength to the horse? is it by your hand that his neck is clothed with power?

Bible in Basic English

"Do you give strength to the horse? is it by your hand that his neck is clothed with power?"

— Job 39:19, Bible in Basic English

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Job 39 — Context

16

She is cruel to her young ones, as if they were not hers; her work is to no purpose; she has no fear.

17

For God has taken wisdom from her mind, and given her no measure of knowledge.

18

When she is shaking her wings on high, she makes sport of the horse and of him who is seated on him.

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Do you give strength to the horse? is it by your hand that his neck is clothed with power?

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Is it through you that he is shaking like a locust, in the pride of his loud-sounding breath?

21

He is stamping with joy in the valley; he makes sport of fear.

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In his strength he goes out against the arms of war, turning not away from the sword.

Job 39:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 39:19 say?
Job 39:19 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Do you give strength to the horse? is it by your hand that his neck is clothed with power?”
Where is Job 39:19 in the Bible?
Job 39:19 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 39, verse 19.
Who wrote Job?
Job is traditionally attributed to Anonymous; among the oldest books of the Bible. It was written Unknown; possibly c. 2000–1800 BC, with composition c. 1400–500 BC.
What is the book of Job about?
Job is the ancient story of a righteous man stripped of everything he has, and the four friends who try and fail to explain his suffering. When God finally speaks, he does not answer the "why" — he reveals himself, and Job worships from a place deeper than his pain.
What are the major themes of Job?
Job explores themes including Suffering, Sovereignty, Faith Under Trial, Wisdom, God's Majesty. These themes shape the meaning and context of Job 39:19.
What translation should I read Job 39:19 in?
Job 39:19 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Job 39:19?
Job 39:19 reads (BBE): “Do you give strength to the horse? is it by your hand that his neck is clothed with power?” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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