Wesley Corpus

Chapter XXXIX The more fully to convince Job of his ignorance, God here discourses, Of the wild goats and hinds, ver. 1 - 4. Of the wild ass, ver. 5 - 8. Of the unicorn, ver. 9 - 12. Of the peacock and ostrich, ver. 13 - 18. Of the horse, ver. 19 - 25. Of the hawk and eagle, ver, 26 - 30. Young ones - Notwithstanding their great weakness caused by their hard entrance into the world. Grow up - As with corn, that is, as if they were fed with corn. Go forth - Finding sufficient provisions abroad by the care of God's providence. Sent - Who hath given him this disposition that he loves freedom, and hates that subjection which other creatures quietly endure Loosed - Who keeps him from receiving the bands, and submitting to the service of man. Scorneth - He feareth them not when they pursue him, because he is swift, and can easily escape them. Driver - He will not be brought to receive his yoke, nor to do his drudgery. Mountains - He prefers that mean provision with his freedom, before the fattest pastures with servitude. Unicorn - It is disputed whether this be the Rhinoceros; or a kind of wild bull. Her labour - In laying her eggs is in vain, because she hath not the fear and tender concern for them, which she should have. Deprived - Because God hath not implanted in her that instinct, and affection, which he hath put into other birds and beasts toward their young. Lifteth - To flee from her pursuer: to which end she lifts up her head and body, and spreads her wings. Scorneth - She despises them thro' her swiftness; for though she cannot fly, yet by the aid of her wings she runs so fast, that horse - men cannot reach her. Thunder - A strong metaphor, to denote force and terror. Valley - Battles used to be pitched in valleys, or low grounds, especially horse battles. Quiver - The quiver is here put for the arrows contained in it, which being shot against the horse and rider, make a rattling noise. Swalloweth - He is so full of rage and fury, that he not only champs his bridle, but is ready to tear and devour the very ground on which he goes.