When he uttereth his voice, there is a multitude of waters in the heavens, and he causeth the vapours to ascend from the ends of the earth; he maketh lightnings with rain, and bringeth forth the wind out of his treasures.
When God speaks, the waters in the sky roar like thunder, and he causes clouds to rise up from the farthest corners of the earth. He creates lightning along with rain, and he releases the wind from his storehouses.
God is the master of all weather and natural forces - when he speaks, he controls the thunder, rain, lightning, and wind across the entire earth.
📚 Historical Context
Jeremiah wrote this during a time when the people of Judah were worshipping false gods and idols, including weather gods from neighboring nations. This verse is part of a passage contrasting the powerless idols made by human hands with the living God who actually controls all of nature. The prophet was emphasizing God's supreme power over creation to call his people back to worshipping the true God.
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