Job 37:24

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Job 37:14-24

(14) ¶ Hearken unto this, O Job: stand still, and consider the wondrous works of God. (15) Dost thou know when God disposed them, and caused the light of his cloud to shine? (16) Dost thou know the balancings of the clouds, the wondrous works of him which is perfect in knowledge? (17) How thy garments are warm, when he quieteth the earth by the south wind? (18) Hast thou with him spread out the sky, which is strong, and as a molten looking glass? (19) Teach us what we shall say unto him; for we... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Job 37:24

REFLECTIONS READER, it is highly profitable to follow, with our profound meditation, the Lord in all his works of nature, and to be ever ready to bless him for all the goodness he is unceasingly bestowing upon the sons of men. He maketh (as our adorable Redeemer teacheth) his sun to rise, upon the evil and upon the good: and sendeth the blessings of his rain both upon the just and upon the unjust. Oh! that men would therefore praise the Lord for his goodness, and declare the wonders that he... read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Job 37:24

Fear him, and receive with respect whatever he shall appoint. (Haydock) --- And all. Hebrew, "he fears not any that are wise of heart." He knows that the most intelligent (Calmet) must confess their ignorance, when they attempt to examine his divine nature. Simonides being desired by Hiero to express his sentiments on this subject, always requested more time to consider of it. Quia, inquit, res videtur mihi tanto obscurior, quanto diutius eam considero. (Cicero, Nat. i. 60. Select'e6 e Prof.... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Job 37:21-24

21-24 Elihu concludes his discourse with some great sayings concerning the glory of God. Light always is, but is not always to be seen. When clouds come between, the sun is darkened in the clear day. The light of God's favour shines ever towards his faithful servants, though it be not always seen. Sins are clouds, and often hinder us from seeing that bright light which is in the face of God. Also, as to those thick clouds of sorrow which often darken our minds, the Lord hath a wind which passes... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Job 37:14-24

Final Admonition Addressed to Job v. 14. Hearken unto this, O Job: Stand still, spending some time in contemplation of the miracles just set forth by Elihu, and consider the wondrous works of God. v. 15. Dost thou know when God disposed them, when He thinks about these miracles, when He plans to have them performed, and caused the light of His cloud to shine? Could Job explain the phenomenon of lightning as it flashes forth from the dark mass of clouds? v. 16. Dost thou know the balancings... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Job 37:1-24

FOURTH DISCOURSEA vivid exhibition of the activity of God, which is seen to be benevolent, as well as mighty and just, both in the destinies of men, and in the natural world outside of manJob 36-37Introduction: announcing that further important contributions are about to be made to the vindication of GodJob 34:1-41 Elihu also proceeded and said:2 Suffer me a little, and I will show theethat I have yet to speak on God’s behalf.3 I will fetch my knowledge from afar,and will ascribe... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Job 37:1-24

the Light in the Clouds Job 37:1-24 As Elihu spoke a thunder-storm was gathering, and much of the imagery of this chapter is suggested by that fact. The little group listened to the sound of God’s voice in the thunder. Peal followed peal without cessation, Job 37:4 . The lightly-falling snow and the drenching showers are alike His work, whether they restrain men from their labor in the fields or drive the beasts to their dens, Job 37:8 . From the storm Elihu turns naturally to the winter,... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Job 37:1-24

The description of the storm commenced in the previous chapter and is here completed. There is first the drawing up of the water into the clouds, their spreading over the sky, the strange mutterings of the thunder. Then the flash of light, the darkness which follows, again lightning that strikes the mark, and the cattle are seen to be conscious of the storm. Gradually its violence increases, the thunder is louder, and the lightning more vivid. It is a strange mixture in which the south wind... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Job 37:19-24

Job 37:19-Jeremiah : . How can he, whose mind is dark, address God? Shall I invite Him to converse and court destruction? ( Job 37:19 f.). In Job 37:21 follow mg. “ And now men cannot look on the light when it is bright in the skies when the wind hath passed and cleansed them” ( i.e. when it has cleared away the clouds). But if man cannot look on the light in the skies how much less can he look on God? ( Job 37:22). “ The north” was conceived by the post-exilic Jews as the home of God ( cf.... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Job 37:24

Men do therefore fear him; for this cause, to wit, because of God’s infinite and excellent perfections, and especially those mentioned in the foregoing verse, men do or should (for the future tense is oft used potentially, as Hebricians know) fear or reverence him, and humbly submit to him, and not presume to quarrel or dispute with him, as thou, O Job, hast done. He respecteth not, Heb. he doth not, or will not behold, to wit, with respect or approbation; he beholdeth them afar off with scorn... read more

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