Job 37:11

Yes, he loads the thick cloud with moisture. He spreads abroad the cloud of his lightning.

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In The King James Version

Also by watering he wearieth the thick cloud: he scattereth his bright cloud:

In Context

10By the breath of God, ice is given, and the width of the waters is frozen.

12It is turned around by his guidance, that they may do whatever he commands them on the surface of the habitable world,

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Cross References

Job 26:8He binds up the waters in his thick clouds, and the cloud is not burst under them.

Job 36:32He covers his hands with the lightning, and commands it to strike the mark.

Matthew 17:5While he was still speaking, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them. Behold, a voice came out of the cloud, saying, “This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Listen to him.”

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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