איוב, פרק ל״ט, פסוק ל׳

At the close of the divine response from the storm, the wild, awe-inspiring nature of a bird of prey and its hunting instincts are presented as a masterpiece of creation. Through the precise habits of this predator, a profound theological message about divine providence emerges. God proves that He watches over every detail in nature, providing even the wild beasts and birds with their exact needs and sustenance. From this, a clear logical deduction follows: if such specific, individual care exists for animals, God's providence certainly extends to human beings, who are the highest of creations and made in His image [מצודת דוד, מלבי״ם].

The young birds are sustained by this careful provision [מצודת ציון]. When feeding, the primary approach among commentators is that they rapidly swallow and gulp down large amounts of blood [רש״י, מצודת ציון, רלב״ג, ביאור שטיינזלץ], an action driven by the throat and the mechanics of swift swallowing [רש״י, אבן עזרא]. Alternatively, a unique perspective suggests that the birds actually break the ribs of the carcass to extract the blood hidden inside [אבן עזרא]. The parent bird brings the prey to its young with such astonishing speed that the blood remains fresh and clear, never having the chance to cool or dry [אלשיך]. This constant, swift delivery demonstrates that their food is always prepared and readily available to them [מצודת דוד, מלבי״ם].

Wherever fallen bodies or carcasses are located [רלב״ג, ביאור שטיינזלץ], the bird immediately positions itself there to consume the flesh and drink the blood [רש״י, מצודת דוד]. This is made possible by its extraordinary vision. The bird is capable of spotting a carcass from vast distances and swooping down instantly, ensuring that no potential food ever escapes its sight [אבן עזרא, מצודת דוד, אלשיך].