Job 37:12

And he will carry round the encircling clouds by his governance, to perform their works: 1 Whatsoever he shall command them, 1

Updated Brenton Septuagint

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

11And if a cloud obscures what is precious to him, 1 His light will disperse the cloud. 1

13This has been appointed by him on the earth, 1 Whether for correction, or for his land, 1 Or if he shall find him an object for mercy. 1

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Cross References

Psalms 104:24And he increased his people greatly, 1 And made them stronger than their enemies. 1

Jeremiah 14:22Is there anyone among the idols of the Gentiles that can give rain? and will the sky yield his fullness at their bidding? Art not thou he? we will even wait on thee, O Lord: for thou hast made all these things.

Amos 4:7Also I withheld from you the rain three months before the harvest: and I will rain upon one city, and on another city I will not rain: one part shall be rained upon, and the part on which I shall not rain shall be 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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