Job 39:26 cpdv — Does the hawk grow feathers by means of your wisdom, spreading her wings towards the south?

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Does the hawk grow feathers by means of your wisdom, spreading her wings towards the south? "

— Job 39:26, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Job 39 — Context

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Above him, the quiver rattles, the spear and the shield shake.

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Seething and raging, he drinks up the earth; neither does he pause when the blast of the trumpet sounds.

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When he hears the bugle, he says, “Ha!” He smells the battle from a distance, the exhortation of the officers, and the battle cry of the soldiers.

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Does the hawk grow feathers by means of your wisdom, spreading her wings towards the south?

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Will the eagle lift herself up at your command and make her nest in steep places?

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She dwells among the rocks, and she lingers among broken boulders and inaccessible cliffs.

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From there, she looks for food, and her eyes catch sight of it from far away.

Job 39:26 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 39:26 say?
Job 39:26 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Does the hawk grow feathers by means of your wisdom, spreading her wings towards the south? ”
Where is Job 39:26 in the Bible?
Job 39:26 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 39, verse 26.
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 39:26.
What translation should I read Job 39:26 in?
Job 39:26 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 39:26?
Job 39:26 reads (CPDV): “Does the hawk grow feathers by means of your wisdom, spreading her wings towards the south? ” 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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