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God's Reign: Sky to Sea
Commentators explain that this verse highlights God's absolute sovereignty. By spreading light (likely lightning) across the highest heavens and simultaneously covering the deepest parts of the sea, God demonstrates that His power and presence extend to every corner of creation, from the most visible to the most hidden.
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Albert Barnes
On Job 36:30
18th Century
Theologian
Behold, he spreadeth his light upon it - That is, upon His tabernacle or dwelling-place—the clouds. The allusion is to lightning, w…
Charles Ellicott
On Job 36:30
19th Century
Bishop
His light appears to mean here the lightning which flashes forth from the cloud.
And covers the bottom of the sea.
John Gill
On Job 36:30
17th Century
Pastor
Behold, he spreads his light upon it Upon his tabernacle; that is, upon the clouds, which are his tabernacle; either the …
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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…