Job 39:26 kjv — Doth the hawk fly by thy wisdom, and stretch her wings toward the south?

King James Version

"Doth the hawk fly by thy wisdom, and stretch her wings toward the south?"

— Job 39:26, King James Version

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Job 39 — Context

23

The quiver rattleth against him, the glittering spear and the shield.

24

He swalloweth the ground with fierceness and rage: neither believeth he that it is the sound of the trumpet.

25

He saith among the trumpets, Ha, ha; and he smelleth the battle afar off, the thunder of the captains, and the shouting.

26

Doth the hawk fly by thy wisdom, and stretch her wings toward the south?

27

Doth the eagle mount up at thy command, and make her nest on high?

28

She dwelleth and abideth on the rock, upon the crag of the rock, and the strong place.

29

From thence she seeketh the prey, and her eyes behold afar off.

Job 39:26 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 39:26 say?
Job 39:26 in the King James Version reads: “Doth the hawk fly by thy wisdom, and stretch her wings toward 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 (KJV): “Doth the hawk fly by thy wisdom, and stretch her wings toward 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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