Lux Domini
He scorneth the multitude of the city, neither regardeth he the crying of the driver.

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Interpretation

This verse speaks in the wider setting of suffering and wisdom as Job unfolds its message.

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This thought runs through Job 39:7-8.

Job 39:7 Job 39:8

Glossary

City People
The earliest mention of city-building is that of Enoch, which was built by Cain ( Gen. 4:17 ). After the confusion of tongues, the descendants of Nimrod founded several cities (10:10-12).