Bible Commentary

How thy garments [are] warm, when he quieteth the earth by the south [wind]? 17. how thy garments are warm ] Rather perhaps, thou Whose garments are warm, when the earth is still because of the south wind. Job 37:15 referred to the storm cloud; Job 37:16-17 refer rather to the sultry summer cloud. The … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 37:17”

Dost thou know the balancings of the clouds, the wondrous works of him which is perfect in knowledge? 16. the balancings ] That is, how the clouds are poised in the heavens (comp. ch. Job 26:8), which Elihu regards as an unspeakable marvel. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Dost thou know the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 37:16”

Dost thou know when God disposed them, and caused the light of his cloud to shine? 15. when God disposed them ] Rather, how God layeth his command upon them, and causeth, &c.? Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Dost thou know when God disposed them? – That is, the winds, the clouds, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 37:15”

Hearken unto this, O Job: stand still, and consider the wondrous works of God. 14 23. Elihu’s own imagination kindles at the thought of the wonders which he is unfolding, and he beseeches Job to observe them with a reverent awe, and learn from them the unsearchableness of Him who is their Author. Fuente: The … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 37:14”

He causeth it to come, whether for correction, or for his land, or for mercy. 13. This is the natural rendering of the Heb. If right the words “correction” (rod, ch. Job 21:9) and “mercy” must refer to God’s purposes in regard to men, while the words “for his earth” refer more to the inanimate … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 37:13”

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. 12. In the second clause the words are lit. “that they may do,” the plur. referring to “cloud” ( Job 37:11) collectively. Others make the pronoun they refer to … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 37:12”

Also by watering he wearieth the thick cloud: he scattereth his bright cloud: 11 13. The wonderful movements of the clouds directed by the guidance of God, and fulfilling His several behests. These verses read, 11. Also he ladeth the thick cloud with moisture, He spreadeth his lightning-cloud abroad; 12. And it is turned round … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 37:11”

By the breath of God frost is given: and the breadth of the waters is straitened. 10. By the breath of God frost ] Rather, ice. The wind is the breath of God as the thunder is His voice. This cold breath gives ice. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges By the breath … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 37:10”

Out of the south cometh the whirlwind: and cold out of the north. 9. The rendering of this verse in the A.V. is free and in some measure conjectural. the south ] lit. the chamber. In ch. Job 9:9 reference was made to the “chambers of the south,” and it has been assumed that the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 37:9”

Then the beasts go into dens, and remain in their places. 8. their places ] Their coverts or lairs. The reference is to the hibernation of the animals, or to their retreat into their coverts for shelter from the snow and rains. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Then the beasts go into … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 37:8”