Job 21:10

“Their bull gendereth, and faileth not, etc.] As the wicked man’s prosperity is described before by the increase and comfortable settlement of his children and grandchildren, and by the peace and safety of all within doors; here it is further set forth by the increase of his cattle in the fields, one part being put for the whole, his oxen and asses, his camels and sheep, things in which the riches of men chiefly lay in those times and countries; and he was reckoned an happy man when these brought forth abundantly; (see <19E413>Psalm 144:13-15); their cow calveth, and casteth not her calf; both male and female succeed in propagating their species, and so in increasing the wealth of their…”

“Rather, "their cattle conceive." The first clause of the verse describes an easy conception, the second, a happy birth [UMBREIT].”

“Their bull gendereth - See Rosenmuller and Lee on this verse; comp Bochart, Hieroz. P. 1, Lib. ii. c. xxx. The general idea is, that the wicked were prospered as well as the pious. God did not interpose by a miracle to cut off their cattle, and to prevent their becoming rich. return to 'Top of Page'”

“their cow: Exo 23:26; Deu 7:13, Deu 7:14, Deu 28:11; Psa 144:13, Psa 144:14; Ecc 9:1, Ecc 9:2; Luk 12:16-21; Luk 16:19 Job 21:11”