Job 39:29

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

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

Complete Jewish Bible:

From there it spots its prey, its eyes see it far off.

Berean Standard Bible:

From there he spies out food; his eyes see it from afar.

American Standard Version:

From thence she spieth out the prey; Her eyes behold it afar off.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

From thence she seeketh{H2658} the prey{H400}, and her eyes{H5869} behold{H5027} afar off{H7350}.

Cross-References (KJV):

Job 9:26

  • They are passed away as the swift ships: as the eagle [that] hasteth to the prey.

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Commentary for Job 39:29

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

  1. Strong's Number: H2658
    There are 21 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: חָפַר
    Transliteration: châphar
    Pronunciation: khaw-far'
    Description: a primitive root; properly, to pry into; by implication, to delve, to explore; dig, paw, search out, seek.
  2. Strong's Number: H400
    There are 84 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: אֹכֶל
    Transliteration: ʼôkel
    Pronunciation: o'-kel
    Description: from אָכַל; food; eating, food, meal(-time), meat, prey, victuals.
  3. Strong's Number: H5869
    There are 830 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: עַיִן
    Transliteration: ʻayin
    Pronunciation: ah'-yin
    Description: probably a primitive word; an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape); affliction, outward appearance, [phrase] before, [phrase] think best, colour, conceit, [phrase] be content, countenance, [phrase] displease, eye((-brow), (-d), -sight), face, [phrase] favour, fountain, furrow (from the margin), [idiom] him, [phrase] humble, knowledge, look, ([phrase] well), [idiom] me, open(-ly), [phrase] (not) please, presence, [phrase] regard, resemblance, sight, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them, [phrase] think, [idiom] us, well, [idiom] you(-rselves).
  4. Strong's Number: H5027
    There are 67 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: נָבַט
    Transliteration: nâbaṭ
    Pronunciation: naw-bat'
    Description: a primitive root; to scan, i.e. look intently at; by implication, to regard with pleasure, favor or care; (cause to) behold, consider, look (down), regard, have respect, see.
  5. Strong's Number: H7350
    There are 84 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: רָחוֹק
    Transliteration: râchôwq
    Pronunciation: raw-khoke'
    Description: or רָחֹק; from רָחַק; remote, literally or figuratively, of place or time; specifically, precious; often used adverbially (with preposition); (a-) far (abroad, off), long ago, of old, space, great while to come.