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Job 37

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At this also my heart trembleth, and is moved out of his place.

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Hear attentively the noise of his voice, and the sound that goeth out of his mouth.

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He directeth it under the whole heaven, and his lightning unto the ends of the earth.

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After it a voice roareth: he thundereth with the voice of his excellency; and he will not stay them when his voice is heard.

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God thundereth marvellously with his voice; great things doeth he, which we cannot comprehend.

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For he saith to the snow, Be thou on the earth; likewise to the small rain, and to the great rain of his strength.

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He sealeth up the hand of every man; that all men may know his work.

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Then the beasts go into dens, and remain in their places.

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Out of the south cometh the whirlwind: and cold out of the north.

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By the breath of God frost is given: and the breadth of the waters is straitened.

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Also by watering he wearieth the thick cloud: he scattereth his bright cloud:

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And it is turned round about by his counsels: that they may do whatsoever he commandeth them upon the face of the world in the earth.

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He causeth it to come, whether for correction, or for his land, or for mercy.

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Hearken unto this, O Job: stand still, and consider the wondrous works of God.

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Dost thou know when God disposed them, and caused the light of his cloud to shine?

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Dost thou know the balancings of the clouds, the wondrous works of him which is perfect in knowledge?

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How thy garments are warm, when he quieteth the earth by the south wind?

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Hast thou with him spread out the sky, which is strong, and as a molten looking glass?

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Teach us what we shall say unto him; for we cannot order our speech by reason of darkness.

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Shall it be told him that I speak? if a man speak, surely he shall be swallowed up.

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And now men see not the bright light which is in the clouds: but the wind passeth, and cleanseth them.

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Fair weather cometh out of the north: with God is terrible majesty.

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Touching the Almighty, we cannot find him out: he is excellent in power, and in judgment, and in plenty of justice: he will not afflict.

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Men do therefore fear him: he respecteth not any that are wise of heart.

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Job 37:16

“Dost thou know the balancings of the clouds, the wondrous works of him which is perfect in knowledge?”

Study Summary

Elihu asks 'Do you know the balance of the clouds, the wondrous works of him who is perfect in knowledge?' invoking divine perfection in knowledge as an explanation for phenomena humans do not fully understand. This verse appeals to divine omniscience as a ground for accepting what humans cannot fully comprehend. If God is perfect in knowledge, Elihu suggests, then divine action, even if mysterious to humans, is certainly wise and good. Yet the verse also raises questions: does assertion of divine omniscience resolve doubts about divine justice, or merely assert that divine knowledge is comprehensive while leaving the question of divine justice unaddressed? The verse demonstrates how appeals to divine omniscience can function to silence questions rather than answer them.

Community Reflections

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Amara Osei (test user)9h ago
Lessons in obedience — Job 37

God meets us exactly where we are — broken, uncertain, yet chosen. Their context of persecution gives these words a weight we often miss.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. Now I understand why — it's a daily declaration of dependence on God.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. Following God is costly, but the reward is eternal.. Reading the Psalms alongside this gives a fuller picture of what the author was experiencing — both the anguish and the hope.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. When we read this alongside the surrounding chapters, the narrative arc becomes clear: God is always working redemption, even in the darkest moments.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. It implies covenant loyalty, steadfast love that never wavers.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. My grandmother…

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Job 37:16

“Dost thou know the balancings of the clouds, the wondrous works of him which is perfect in knowledge?”

Study Summary

Elihu asks 'Do you know the balance of the clouds, the wondrous works of him who is perfect in knowledge?' invoking divine perfection in knowledge as an explanation for phenomena humans do not fully understand. This verse appeals to divine omniscience as a ground for accepting what humans cannot fully comprehend. If God is perfect in knowledge, Elihu suggests, then divine action, even if mysterious to humans, is certainly wise and good. Yet the verse also raises questions: does assertion of divine omniscience resolve doubts about divine justice, or merely assert that divine knowledge is comprehensive while leaving the question of divine justice unaddressed? The verse demonstrates how appeals to divine omniscience can function to silence questions rather than answer them.

Community Reflections

1
Amara Osei (test user)9h ago
Lessons in obedience — Job 37

God meets us exactly where we are — broken, uncertain, yet chosen. Their context of persecution gives these words a weight we often miss.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. Now I understand why — it's a daily declaration of dependence on God.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. Following God is costly, but the reward is eternal.. Reading the Psalms alongside this gives a fuller picture of what the author was experiencing — both the anguish and the hope.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. When we read this alongside the surrounding chapters, the narrative arc becomes clear: God is always working redemption, even in the darkest moments.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. It implies covenant loyalty, steadfast love that never wavers.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. My grandmother…

Read the note →

Job 37:16

Elihu asks 'Do you know the balance of the clouds, the wondrous works of him who is perfect in knowledge?' invoking divine perfection in knowledge as an explanation for phenomena humans do not fully understand. This verse appeals to divine omniscience as a ground for accepting what humans cannot fully comprehend. If God is perfect in knowledge, Elihu suggests, then divine action, even if mysterious to humans, is certainly wise and good. Yet the verse also raises questions: does assertion of divine omniscience resolve doubts about divine justice, or merely assert that divine knowledge is comprehensive while leaving the question of divine justice unaddressed? The verse demonstrates how appeals to divine omniscience can function to silence questions rather than answer them.