Job 36:32

He has hidden the light in his hands, 1 And given charge concerning it to the interposing cloud. 1

Updated Brenton Septuagint

In The King James Version

With clouds he covereth the light; and commandeth it not to shine by the cloud that cometh betwixt.

In Context

31For by them he will judge the nations: 1 He will give food to him that has strength. 1

33The Lord will declare concerning this to his friend: 1 But there is a portion also for unrighteousness.

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Cross References

Job 26:9He keeps back the face of his throne, 1 Stretching out his cloud upon it. 1

Job 37:15We know that God has disposed his works, 1 Having made light out of darkness. 1

Psalms 18:11To be desired more than gold, and much precious stone: 1 Sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb. 1

Psalms 135:7To him who alone made great lights; 1 For his mercy endures forever. 1

Psalms 148:8Fire, hail, snow, ice, stormy wind; 1 The things that perform his word. 1

Matthew Henry on Job 36:25-33

24 Remember that thou magnify his work, which men behold. 25 Every man may see it; man may behold it afar off. 26 Behold, God is great, and we know him not, neither can the number of his years be searched out. 27 For he maketh small the drops of water: they pour down rain according to the vapour thereof: 28 Which the clouds do drop and distil upon man abundantly. 29 Also can any understand the spreadings of the clouds, or the noise of his tabernacle? 30 Behold, he spreadeth his light upon it, and covereth the… Read the whole commentary →

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