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Job 39:8 net — It ranges the hills as its pasture, and searches after every green plant.

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"It ranges the hills as its pasture, and searches after every green plant."

— Job 39:8, NET Bible

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Job 39 — Context

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Who let the wild donkey go free? Who released the bonds of the donkey,

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to whom I appointed the arid rift valley for its home, the salt wastes as its dwelling place?

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It scorns the tumult in the town; it does not hear the shouts of a driver.

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It ranges the hills as its pasture, and searches after every green plant.

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Is the wild ox willing to be your servant? Will it spend the night at your feeding trough?

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Can you bind the wild ox to a furrow with its rope, will it till the valleys, following after you?

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Will you rely on it because its strength is great? Will you commit your labor to it?

Job 39:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 39:8 say?
Job 39:8 in the NET Bible reads: “It ranges the hills as its pasture, and searches after every green plant.”
Where is Job 39:8 in the Bible?
Job 39:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 39, verse 8.
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 39:8.
What translation should I read Job 39:8 in?
Job 39:8 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 39:8?
Job 39:8 reads (NET): “It ranges the hills as its pasture, and searches after every green plant.” 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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