Job 37:5
God thundereth marvellously with his voice; great things doeth he, which we cannot comprehend.
Original Language Analysis
יַרְעֵ֤ם
thundereth
H7481
יַרְעֵ֤ם
thundereth
Strong's:
H7481
Word #:
1 of 8
to tumble, i.e., be violently agitated; specifically, to crash (of thunder); figuratively, to irritate (with anger)
אֵ֣ל
God
H410
אֵ֣ל
God
Strong's:
H410
Word #:
2 of 8
strength; as adjective, mighty; especially the almighty (but used also of any deity)
נִפְלָא֑וֹת
marvellously
H6381
נִפְלָא֑וֹת
marvellously
Strong's:
H6381
Word #:
4 of 8
properly, perhaps to separate, i.e., distinguish (literally or figuratively); by implication, to be (causatively, make) great, difficult, wonderful
עֹשֶׂ֥ה
doeth
H6213
עֹשֶׂ֥ה
doeth
Strong's:
H6213
Word #:
5 of 8
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
גְ֝דֹל֗וֹת
great things
H1419
גְ֝דֹל֗וֹת
great things
Strong's:
H1419
Word #:
6 of 8
great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
Cross References
Job 5:9Which doeth great things and unsearchable; marvellous things without number:Romans 11:33O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past finding out!Isaiah 40:28Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard, that the everlasting God, the LORD, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is weary? there is no searching of his understanding.Job 26:14Lo, these are parts of his ways: but how little a portion is heard of him? but the thunder of his power who can understand?Ecclesiastes 3:11He hath made every thing beautiful in his time: also he hath set the world in their heart, so that no man can find out the work that God maketh from the beginning to the end.Job 36:26Behold, God is great, and we know him not, neither can the number of his years be searched out.Job 9:10Which doeth great things past finding out; yea, and wonders without number.Revelation 15:3And they sing the song of Moses the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying, Great and marvellous are thy works, Lord God Almighty; just and true are thy ways, thou King of saints.Job 11:7Canst thou by searching find out God? canst thou find out the Almighty unto perfection?
Historical Context
Ancient Near Eastern weather phenomena (thunder, storms) were attributed to divine action. Elihu uses natural revelation to teach about God's incomprehensible greatness.
Questions for Reflection
- How does nature reveal God's incomprehensible greatness?
- What role does mystery play in understanding God?
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Analysis & Commentary
Elihu marvels: 'God thundereth marvellously with his voice; great things doeth he, which we cannot comprehend.' This acknowledgment of divine incomprehensibility prepares for God's speeches. Elihu correctly identifies mystery in God's ways.