KJV ORIGINAL
He directeth it under the whole heaven, and his lightning unto the ends of the earth.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
He sends it across the entire sky, and his lightning reaches to the farthest corners of the earth.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is describing how God's power extends everywhere - His lightning and storms reach across the whole world.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from Elihu's speech to Job, where he's describing God's awesome power displayed in thunderstorms and natural phenomena. Ancient people understood storms as direct displays of divine power, and Elihu is using this imagery to help Job understand God's sovereignty and majesty.
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