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
This is part of Elihu's speech to Job, where he's describing God's power over weather patterns. In the ancient Middle East, the south wind typically brought warm, dry air from desert regions. Elihu is using this natural phenomenon to illustrate God's sovereign control over all aspects of creation.
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