Parallel Verses New International Version No bird of prey knows that hidden path, no falcon's eye has seen it. King James Bible There is a path which no fowl knoweth, and which the vulture's eye hath not seen: Darby Bible Translation It is a path no bird of prey knoweth, and the vulture's eye hath not seen it; World English Bible That path no bird of prey knows, neither has the falcon's eye seen it. Young's Literal Translation A path -- not known it hath a ravenous fowl, Nor scorched it hath an eye of the kite, Job 28:7 Parallel Commentary Clarke's Commentary on the BibleThere is a path which no fowl knoweth - The instinct of birds is most surprising. They traverse vast forests, etc., in search of food, at a great distance from the place which they have chosen for their general residence; and return in all weathers, never missing their track: they also find their own nest without ever mistaking another of the same kind for it. Birds of passage, also, after tarrying in a foreign clime for six or seven months, return to their original abode over kingdoms and oceans, without missing their way, or deviating in the least from the proper direction; not having a single object of sight to direct their peregrinations. In such cases even the keen scent of the vulture, and the quick, piercing sight of the eagle, would be of no use. It is possible that Job may here refer to undiscovered mines and minerals; that notwithstanding man had already discovered much, yet much remained undiscovered, especially in the internal structure and contents of the earth. Since his time innumerable discoveries have been made; and yet how little do we know! Our various conflicting and contradictory theories of the earth are full proofs of our ignorance, and strong evidences of our folly. The present dogmatical systems of geology itself are almost the ne plus ultra of brain-sick visionaries, and system-mad mortals. They talk as confidently of the structure of the globe, and the manner and time in which all was formed, as if they had examined every part from the center to the circumference; though not a soul of man has ever penetrated two miles in perpendicular depth into the bowels of the earth. And with this scanty, defective knowledge, they pretend to build systems of the universe, and blaspheme the revelation of God! Poor souls! All these things are to them a path which no fowl knoweth, which the vulture's eye hath not seen, on which the lion's whelps have not trodden, and by which the fierce lion have not passed. The wisdom necessary to such investigations is out of their reach; and they have not simplicity of heart to seek it where it may be found. One of the Chaldee Targums gives a strange turn to this verse: - "The path of the tree of life Sammael, (Satan), though flying like a bird, hath not known; nor hath the eye of Eve beheld it. The children of men have not walked in it; nor hath the serpent turned towards it." Treasury of Scripture Knowledge a path Job 11:6 And that he would show you the secrets of wisdom... Job 38:19,24 Where is the way where light dwells? and as for darkness, where is the place thereof... Library December 4 MorningWhere shall wisdom be found?--JOB 28:12. If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering.--Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.--The only wise God.--Be not wise in thine own eyes. Ah, Lord God! behold, I cannot speak: for I am a child. But the Lord said unto me, Say not, … Anonymous—Daily Light on the Daily Path The Hidden Path Whether Wisdom Should be Reckoned among the Gifts of the Holy Ghost? "But Seek Ye First the Kingdom of God, and his Righteousness, and all These Things Shall be Added unto You. " Cross References Job 28:6 lapis lazuli comes from its rocks, and its dust contains nuggets of gold. Job 28:8 Proud beasts do not set foot on it, and no lion prowls there. Jump to Previous Bird Caught Eye Fowl Hidden Kite Path Prey Ravenous Scorched SightJump to Next Bird Caught Eye Fowl Hidden Kite Path Prey Ravenous Scorched SightLinks Job 28:7 NIVJob 28:7 NLT Job 28:7 ESV Job 28:7 NASB Job 28:7 KJV Job 28:7 Bible Apps Job 28:7 Biblia Paralela Job 28:7 Chinese Bible Job 28:7 French Bible Job 28:7 German Bible Job 28:7 Commentaries THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica®. Bible Hub |