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Job 37:11

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
Also by watering he wearieth the thick cloud: he scattereth his bright cloud:
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

God loads the thick clouds with water until they're heavy and tired, then He spreads out His bright clouds across the sky.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse describes how God controls the weather by filling clouds with water and spreading them across the heavens.

📚 Historical Context

In the Book of Job, Elihu is delivering a passionate speech to Job and his friends, emphasizing God's supreme authority over the natural world as a way to address Job's suffering and questions about divine justice. This verse poetically describes God's control over rain and clouds, illustrating how He uses weather to demonstrate His power and wisdom. It's rooted in ancient Near Eastern culture, where people often interpreted natural phenomena as direct expressions of God's activity.

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