For by them judgeth he the people; he giveth meat in abundance.
For through these things he judges the nations; he provides food in plenty.
God uses natural forces both to judge people and to provide abundantly for their needs.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Job, Elihu is speaking to Job and his friends as a younger man offering insight into God's justice, drawing from observations of nature to argue that God is both fair and powerful. This verse specifically refers to how God uses elements like rain and storms to judge humanity and provide plentiful food, reflecting the ancient worldview where natural phenomena were seen as direct expressions of divine will. It fits into the broader narrative of Job's suffering, where characters debate God's role in human affairs through the lens of creation.
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