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For by these he judges the people. He gives food in abundance.
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God's Two-Sided Providence
Commentators agree that God uses the same natural forces, like rain and clouds, for two opposite purposes. He can bring judgment by withholding rain to cause famine or sending destructive storms. Conversely, He can provide blessings by sending gentle rains that result in an abundance of food, demonstrating His sovereign control over creation.
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Job
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18th Century
Presbyterian
For by them he judges the people - By means of the clouds, the rain, the dew, the tempest, and the thunderbolt. The idea seems to be that he…
19th Century
Anglican
For by them — that is, these roots of the sea, these drops of water, these rain-clouds. He judgeth peoples by wi…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For by them judgeth he the people That is, by the clouds; which the Lord uses both in a way of judgment, as expresse…
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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…
13th Century
Catholic
After Elihu rejected Job’s claim to be just, he now rejects Job's words because he believed Job had spoken against the justice of God's judgment. F…
