Job 38:22
Hast thou entered into the treasures of the snow? or hast thou seen the treasures of the hail,
Original Language Analysis
Cross References
Job 37:6For he saith to the snow, Be thou on the earth; likewise to the small rain, and to the great rain of his strength.Psalms 135:7He causeth the vapours to ascend from the ends of the earth; he maketh lightnings for the rain; he bringeth the wind out of his treasuries.Psalms 33:7He gathereth the waters of the sea together as an heap: he layeth up the depth in storehouses.Job 6:16Which are blackish by reason of the ice, and wherein the snow is hid:
Historical Context
Ancient Near Eastern weather was mysterious and often destructive. God's 'treasures' language suggests purposeful storage and strategic deployment.
Questions for Reflection
- What 'treasures' of hardship might God be storing for purposes you don't yet understand?
- How does viewing difficult circumstances as potential 'treasures' change your perspective?
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Analysis & Commentary
God challenges: 'Hast thou entered into the treasures of the snow? or hast thou seen the treasures of the hail?' This question treats weather phenomena as divine 'treasures' stored for purposes Job doesn't understand. God's providence extends to meteorology.