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Job 37:2

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
Hear attentively the noise of his voice, and the sound that goeth out of his mouth.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

Listen carefully to the rumbling of his voice, and the sound that comes from his mouth.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is calling people to pay close attention to God's powerful voice, likely referring to thunder as God speaking through the storm.

📚 Historical Context

In the Book of Job, which addresses profound questions of suffering and God's justice, Elihu is speaking in chapter 37 as part of a dialogue with Job, emphasizing God's majesty through natural events like thunder. This verse reflects the ancient Near Eastern worldview where storms and sounds were seen as direct manifestations of divine power, urging Job to listen as a way to recognize God's sovereignty. Such descriptions in the biblical narrative highlight how God reveals Himself through creation to affirm His authority over all things.

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