约伯记 36:32-33 CUNPSS

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Job 36:32

With clouds he covereth the light - The Hebrew here is, על־כפים ‛al-kaphiym - “upon his hands.” Jerome, “In manibus abscondit lucem,” “he hideth the light in his hands.” Septuagint, Ἐπὶ χειρῶν ἐκάλυψε φῶς Epi cheirōn ekalupse fōs - “he covereth the light in his hands.” The allusion is, undoubtedly, to the lightning, and the image is, that God takes the lightning in his hands, and directs it as he pleases. There has been great variety however, in the exposition of this verse and the... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Job 36:33

The noise thereof showeth concerning it - The word “noise” here has been inserted by our translators as a version of the Hebrew word (רעו rê‛ô), and if the translators attached any idea to the language which they have used, it seems to have been that the noise attending the lightning, that is, the thunder, furnished an illustration of the power and majesty of God. But it is not possible to educe this idea from the original, and perhaps it is not possible to determine the sense of the passage.... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Job 36:31-33

Job 36:31-33. For by them he judgeth the people By thunder and lightning, and rain from the clouds, he executes his judgments against ungodly people. He giveth meat By the same clouds by which he punisheth wicked men, he provideth plentiful showers to drop fatness upon the earth. With clouds he covereth the light With thick and black clouds spread over the whole heavens, as in times of great thunders and lightnings, he obscures the light of the day, or the splendour of the shining sun.... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Job 36:1-33

God’s unknowable purposes (36:1-37:24)Elihu, believing he has all the answers to Job’s questions, says he will now answer Job on God’s behalf (36:1-4). Certainly, God punishes the wicked, but he does not despise all who suffer. If the afflicted are truly righteous, they will soon be exalted (5-7). The reason he afflicts them is to show them their sin. If they repent, they will enjoy renewed and unbroken contentment; if not, they will suffer horrible deaths (8-12).Only the ungodly rebel against... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Job 36:33

sheweth = announceth. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Job 36:32

32. Rather, "He covereth (both) His hands with light (lightning, :-, Margin), and giveth it a command against his adversary" (literally, the one "assailing" Him, Psalms 8:2; Psalms 139:20; Job 21:19). Thus, as in Job 21:19- :, the twofold effects of His waters are set forth, so here, of His light; in the one hand, destructive lightning against the wicked; in the other, the genial light for good to His friends, &c. (Job 36:33) [UMBREIT]. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Job 36:33

33. noise—rather, He revealeth it (literally, "announceth concerning it") to His friend (antithesis to adversary, :-, so the Hebrew is translated, :-); also to cattle and plants (literally, "that which shooteth up"; Genesis 40:10; Genesis 41:22). As the genial effect of "water" in the growth of food, is mentioned, Genesis 41:22- :, so here that of "light" in cherishing cattle and plants [UMBREIT]. If English Version, "noise" be retained, translate, "His noise (thunder) announces concerning... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Job 36:1-33

The Speeches of Elihu (continued)1-15. Elihu maintains the wisdom and impartial justice of the rule of God. His purpose is to discipline and improve men, even by their afflictions.3. From afar] from a review of the whole universe. 4. He] RV ’one’; i.e. Elihu.7b. RV ’But with kings upon the throne he setteth them for ever.’9. Their work] i.e. their faults. Exceeded] RV ’behaved themselves proudly.’12. Without knowledge] without learning God’s lessons.13. Hypocrites] RV ’godless.’ Heap up wrath]... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Job 36:32

(32) With clouds.—The word here rendered “clouds” really means hands, and there seems to be no good reason why it should be otherwise understood. The verse will then read, “He covereth the lightning with His hands, and giveth it a charge that it strike the mark;” or, according to some, “giveth it a charge against the assailant.” The figure is that of a man hurling a stone or bolt, and taking aim; and a very fine one the image is. The Authorised Version cannot be right with its five inserted... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Job 36:33

(33) The noise thereof sheweth concerning it.—This verse is extremely difficult, and the sense very uncertain. We may translate the first clause, “The noise thereof (i.e., the crash of the thunder) declareth concerning Him:” it is His voice, and speaks of Him; but the last clause is almost unintelligible. The words as they stand mean, or may mean, cattle even concerning a goer up; but what this means who shall say? Possibly, the thunder-crash telleth the cattle even concerning Him who goeth up:... read more

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Job 36:32

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Job 36:33

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Job 36:31-33

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Job 36:1-33

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Job 36:33

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Job 36:32

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Job 36:33

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Job 36:1-33

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Job 36:32

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Job 36:33

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