KJV ORIGINAL
Hath the rain a father? or who hath begotten the drops of dew?
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Does the rain have a father? Or who gave birth to the drops of dew?
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is asking Job who controls the rain and dew, pointing out that only God has power over the forces of nature.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from God's response to Job after Job questioned why he was suffering. God speaks from a whirlwind and asks Job a series of questions about the natural world to demonstrate His supreme power and wisdom. These rhetorical questions show that Job, like all humans, cannot understand or control the mysteries of creation.
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