Job 37:21

And now the light is not seen, for it is dark because of the clouds; but a wind comes, clearing them away.

Bible in Basic English

In The King James Version

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

In Context

20How may he have knowledge of my desire for talk with him? or did any man ever say, May destruction come on me?

22A bright light comes out of the north; God's glory is greatly to be feared.

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Cross References

Job 36:32He takes the light in his hands, sending it against the mark.

Matthew Henry on Job 37:15-21

14 Hearken unto this, O Job: stand still, and consider the wondrous works of God. 15 Dost thou know when God 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? 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? 19 Teach us what we shall say unto him; for we cannot order our speech by reason… Read the whole commentary →

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