Job 37:12

And it is turned round about by his guidance, to execute what he commandeth it upon the face of the world, the earth.

Leeser Tanakh

In The King James Version

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.

In Context

11Also with moisture he loadeth the cloud; [and] he scattereth the cloud of his lightning;

13Whether it be as a chastising rod—if this be destined for his earth—or for kindness, doth he cause it to come.

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Cross References

Psalms 104:24How manifold are thy works, O Lord! in wisdom hast thou made them all: the earth is full of thy riches.

Jeremiah 14:22Are there any among the vanities of the nations those that bestow rain? or can the heavens give forth showers? Behold, thou art this, O Lord our God, and we will hope in thee; for thou hast done all these things.

Amos 4:7And I also had indeed withholden from you the rain, when it was yet three months to the harvest; and I caused it to rain upon one city, and upon another city I caused it not to rain; one piece of land was rained upon, and another piece whereupon it rained not became dried up;

Matthew Henry on Job 37:7-14

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. 7 He sealeth up the hand of every man; that all men may know his work. 8 Then the beasts go into dens, and remain in their places. 9 Out of the south cometh the whirlwind: and cold out of the north. 10 By the breath of God 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: 12 And it is turned round about by… Read the whole commentary →

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