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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
Also, can any understand the spreadings of the clouds? – The spreading out – the manner in which they expand themselves over us. Th…
19th Century
Anglican
The spreading of the clouds — that is, how the clouds are spread over the heavens, and heaped up one upon the other like mountains…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Also can [any] understand the spreadings of the clouds Or "of a cloud" F12 , a thick cloud, a single one;…
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13th Century
Catholic
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