耶利米书 2:24
A wild ass used to the wilderness, that snuffeth up the wind at her pleasure; in her occasion who can turn her away? all they that seek her will not weary themselves; in her month they shall find her.
Context
This verse from 耶利米书 Chapter 2 connects to 6 cross-references. 神命摩西再次数点以色列人:各支派总数约六十万一千七百三十人;利未人二万三千人,单独数点。为了分配迦南地,各支派按人数大小获得相应份额。
其他译本
a wild ass used to the wilderness, that snuffeth up the wind in her desire; in her occasion who can turn her away? all they that seek her will not weary themselves; in her month they shall find her.
A wild ass accustomed to a wilderness, In the desire of her soul she hath swallowed up wind, Her meeting--who doth turn her back? None seeking her do weary themselves, In her month they find her.
An untrained ass, used to the waste land, breathing up the wind in her desire; at her time, who is able to send her away? all those who are looking for her will have no need to make themselves tired; in her month they will get her.
交叉参考
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