Job 37:14 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Job 37:14-20

Elihu here addresses himself closely to Job, desiring him to apply what he had hitherto said to himself. He begs that he would hearken to this discourse (Job 37:14), that he would pause awhile: Stand still, and consider the wondrous works of God. What we hear is not likely to profit us unless we consider it, and we are not likely to consider things fully unless we stand still and compose ourselves to the consideration of them. The works of God, being wondrous, both deserve and need our... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Job 37:14

Hearken unto this, O Job ,.... Either to the present clap of thunder then heard; or rather to what Elihu had last said concerning clouds of rain coming for correction or mercy; and improve it and apply it to his own case, and consider whether the afflictions he was under were for the reproof and correction of him for sin, or in mercy and love to his soul and for his good, as both might be the case; or to what he had further to say to him, which was but little more, and he should conclude; ... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Job 37:14

Hearken unto this - Hear what I say on the part of God. Stand still - Enter into deep contemplation on the subject. And consider - Weigh every thing; examine separately and collectively; and draw right conclusions from the whole. The wondrous works of God - Endless in their variety; stupendous in their structure; complicated in their parts; indescribable in their relations and connections; and incomprehensible in the mode of their formation, in the cohesion of their parts, and in the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 37:1-24

It has been already remarked that there is no natural division between Job 36:1-33 and Job 37:1-24 .—the description of the thunderstorm and its effects runs on. From its effect on cattle, Elihu passes to its effect on man ( Job 37:1-5 ); and thence goes on to speak of other natural manifestations of God's power and marvellousness—snow, violent rain, whirlwind, frost, and the like ( Job 37:6-13 ). He then makes a final appeal to Job to acknowledge his own weakness and God's... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 37:1-24

Elihu to Job: 5. The wonderful works of God. I. WONDERFUL IN RESPECT OF THEIR VARIETY . Beginning with the thunderstorm (verse 2), with its quickly spreading clouds ( Job 36:29 ), its sharp, gleaming bolts (verse 3), its crashing and reverberating peals (verse 4), Elihu passes on to descant upon other natural phenomena—such as the falling of the snow and the rain upon the earth (verse 6); the sweeping of the whirlwind, or hot simoom, from the remote regions of the southern... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 37:14

Hearken unto this, O Job: stand still, and consider the wondrous works of God . Consider the marvels of God's works in nature, as I have set them forth to thee ( Job 36:27-33 ; Job 37:2-13 ); the mysteries of evaporations, of cloud formation and accumulation, of thunder, of lightning, of snow and frost, of genial showers and fierce downpours, of summer and winter, of the former rain and the latter, of the gentle breeze and the whirlwind; and then say if thou comprehendest the various... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 37:14

On considering the works of God. Elihu in his continued address would teach Job to hearken to the Lord rather than reply to him. to learn rather than teach, and more especially to consider his wonderful works. The greatness of the Divine works causeth Job's teacher's heart to tremble; so he would it were with Job. To the greatness of the Divine voice, to the wonder of the Divine works, he directs him. The works of God may be considered— I. AS A REVELATION OF THE DIVINE ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 37:14

The wondrous works of God. I. THE NATURE OF THESE WORKS , 1 . Material things. We cannot live for ever in a realm of ideas. It is well to come down to the solid earth and look at physical facts. There are lessons to be learnt from the stones and trees and living creatures of nature. Mountain and stream, forest and flower, speak to the soul of man. 2 . Created things. "Works." These things were made. They are not eternal; they are manufactured articles. They are not... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 37:14-24

Elihu ends with a personal appeal to Job, based on the statements which he has made. Can Job imagine that he understands the workings of God in nature? If not, how can he venture to challenge God to a controversy? Would it not be better to recognize that his ways are inscrutable? read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Job 37:14

Hearken unto this, O Job - That is, to the lesson which such events are fitted to convey respecting God.Stand still - In a posture of reverence and attention. The object is to secure a calm contemplation of the works of God, so that the mind might be filled with suitable reverence for him. read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Job 37:14-20

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Job 37:14

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Job 37:14

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 37:1-24

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 37:1-24

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 37:14

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 37:14

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 37:14

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 37:14-24

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Job 37:14

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