Job 37

Elihu Continues: God's Mighty Works in Nature

1 At this also my heart trembleth, and is moved out of his place. Parallel theme: Acts 16:26

2 Hear attentively the noise of his voice, and the sound that goeth out of his mouth. Parallel theme: Job 36:33, 37:5

3 He directeth it under the whole heavenHeaven: שָׁמַיִם (Shamayim). The Hebrew shamayim (שָׁמַיִם) means heaven or sky—God's dwelling place and the realm above earth. 'The heaven, even the heavens, are the LORD's' (Psalm 115:16), yet 'the heaven of heavens cannot contain Him' (1 Kings 8:27)., and his lightning unto the ends of the earth. Light: Matthew 24:27. Parallel theme: Job 38:13, Isaiah 11:12

4 After it a voice roareth: he thundereth with the voice of his excellency; and he will not stay them when his voice is heard. Parallel theme: Psalms 68:33

5 GodGod: אֱלֹהִים (Elohim). The Hebrew Elohim (אֱלֹהִים) is a plural form denoting majesty and fullness of deity. Though grammatically plural, it takes singular verbs when referring to the one true God, suggesting the Trinity's plurality within unity. thundereth marvellously with his voice; great things doeth he, which we cannot comprehend. References God: Job 11:7, 36:26, Ecclesiastes 3:11, Isaiah 40:28, Romans 11:33, Revelation 15:3. Parallel theme: Job 5:9, 9:10, 26:14 +4

6 For he saith to the snow, Be thou on the earth; likewise to the small rain, and to the great rain of his strength. Parallel theme: Job 36:27, 38:22, Ezekiel 13:13

7 He sealeth up the hand of every man; that all men may know his work. Parallel theme: Job 5:12, 9:7, 12:14, Psalms 46:8, 64:9, 92:4, 109:27, 111:2, Isaiah 5:12, 26:11 +5

8 Then the beasts go into dens, and remain in their places. Parallel theme: Job 38:40, Psalms 104:22

9 Out of the south cometh the whirlwind: and cold out of the north. Parallel theme: Job 9:9, Psalms 104:3, Isaiah 21:1

10 By the breath of GodGod: אֱלֹהִים (Elohim). The Hebrew Elohim (אֱלֹהִים) is a plural form denoting majesty and fullness of deity. Though grammatically plural, it takes singular verbs when referring to the one true God, suggesting the Trinity's plurality within unity. frost is given: and the breadth of the waters is straitened.

11 Also by watering he wearieth the thick cloud: he scattereth his bright cloud: Parallel theme: Job 36:32, Isaiah 18:4, Matthew 17:5

12 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. Parallel theme: Psalms 148:8

13 He causeth it to come, whether for correction, or for his land, or for mercyMercy: רַחֲמִים (Rachamim). The Hebrew rachamim (רַחֲמִים) derives from 'womb' (rechem), suggesting tender, maternal compassion. God's mercies are 'new every morning' (Lamentations 3:23), showing His compassionate nature.. Parallel theme: Job 36:31, 37:6, 2 Samuel 21:10, 1 Kings 18:45, Ezra 10:9

14 Hearken unto this, O Job: stand still, and consider the wondrous works of God. References God: Psalms 46:10. Parallel theme: Job 36:24, Exodus 14:13, Psalms 111:2, Habakkuk 2:20

15 Dost thou know when GodGod: אֱלֹהִים (Elohim). The Hebrew Elohim (אֱלֹהִים) is a plural form denoting majesty and fullness of deity. Though grammatically plural, it takes singular verbs when referring to the one true God, suggesting the Trinity's plurality within unity. disposed them, and caused the light of his cloud to shine?

16 Dost thou know the balancings of the clouds, the wondrous works of him which is perfect in knowledge? Parallel theme: Job 36:4

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

18 Hast thou with him spread out the sky, which is strong, and as a molten looking glass? Kingdom: Exodus 38:8. Parallel theme: Psalms 104:2, Isaiah 44:24

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

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

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

22 Fair weather cometh out of the north: with GodGod: אֱלֹהִים (Elohim). The Hebrew Elohim (אֱלֹהִים) is a plural form denoting majesty and fullness of deity. Though grammatically plural, it takes singular verbs when referring to the one true God, suggesting the Trinity's plurality within unity. is terrible majesty. References God: Psalms 104:1, Hebrews 12:29, Jude 1:25. Parallel theme: Job 40:10, 1 Chronicles 29:11, Proverbs 25:23, Nahum 1:3, Hebrews 1:3 +3

23 Touching the Almighty, we cannot find him out: he is excellent in power, and in judgmentJudgment: מִשְׁפָּט (Mishpat). The Hebrew mishpat (מִשְׁפָּט) means judgment or justice—God's righteous decisions and ordinances. God is the Judge of all the earth who 'shall do right' (Genesis 18:25), executing perfect justice., and in plenty of justice: he will not afflict. Judgment: Romans 11:33. Righteousness: Psalms 99:4, Isaiah 45:21. Parallel theme: Job 9:4, 11:7, 36:5, Psalms 30:5, Isaiah 63:9, Ezekiel 18:32, 1 Timothy 6:16 +5

24 Men do therefore fear him: he respecteth not any that are wise of heart. Parallel theme: Job 5:13, Psalms 130:4, Isaiah 5:21, Matthew 10:28, Romans 2:4, 1 Corinthians 1:26