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Yes, can any understand the spreading of the clouds, And the thunderings of his pavilion?

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God's Majesty in the Skies

Commentators agree that Elihu points to the sky to illustrate God's incomprehensible power. The way clouds form and spread, and the awesome sound of thunder from what is poetically called God's 'pavilion' or tent, are meant to inspire awe. Even with modern science, these phenomena remain profound displays of God's majesty and wisdom, reminding us that His ways are far beyond our full understanding.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Job 36:29

18th Century

Theologian

Also, can any understand the spreadings of the clouds? The spreading out – the manner in which they expand themselves over us. Th…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Job 36:29

19th Century

Bishop

The spreading of the clouds — that is, how the clouds are spread over the heavens, and heaped up one upon the other like mountains…

John Gill

John Gill

On Job 36:29

17th Century

Pastor

Also can [any] understand the spreadings of the clouds
Or "of a cloud" F12 , a thick cloud, a single one;…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Job 36:24–33

17th Century

Minister

Elihu endeavours to fill Job with high thought of God, and so to persuade him into cheerful submission to His providence. Man may see God's works a…