Knowest thou the ordinances of heaven?—The laws or statutes by which the motions of the heavenly bodies are governed. These w…

The ordinances of heaven. — Compare to Job 28:26. That is, the recurring seasons and their power of influencing the earth.

Do you know the ordinances of heaven ?
&c.] Settled by the decree, purpose, and will of God, and are firm and stable…

Until now, God had asked Job questions to show him his ignorance; now God shows Job his weakness. Since he knows so little, he should not question …

After the Lord has listed the principal parts of physical creation—that is, earth, sea, and sky—He begins here with the wonders of divine works tha…