KJV ORIGINAL
How thy garments are warm, when he quieteth the earth by the south wind?
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Why are your clothes so warm when God calms the earth with the south wind?
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Elihu is pointing out how God controls even the weather - bringing warm, peaceful conditions that make people comfortable.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Job, Elihu is speaking to Job, who is enduring severe suffering and questioning God's ways, as part of a series of debates among Job's friends. This verse highlights God's control over natural elements like the south wind, which brings warmth to the earth, serving as an example of divine wisdom in creation. Elihu uses these observations to argue that God's workings in nature demonstrate His justice and power, even when human suffering seems inexplicable.
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