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Job 36:28

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
Which the clouds do drop and distil upon man abundantly.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

The clouds pour down rain and drop it on people in great amounts.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse describes how God sends abundant rain from the clouds to water the earth and provide for humanity.

📚 Historical Context

In the Book of Job, Elihu is addressing Job and his friends, defending God's justice and wisdom through examples from nature. This verse describes how God commands the clouds to pour rain abundantly on humanity, highlighting His role as the provider and sustainer of life. In the ancient Near Eastern culture, rain was viewed as a divine gift that demonstrated God's control over creation and His benevolence toward people.

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