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Yes, he loads the thick cloud with moisture. He spreads abroad the cloud of his lightning.

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Two Views of the Cloud

Scholars highlight a major translation debate in this verse. While the KJV says God "ladeth the thick cloud with moisture," many commentators believe the original Hebrew more likely means that God's "serenity" or "brightness" (like the sun) disperses the cloud. Both interpretations, however, affirm the same truth: God has absolute command over the weather, whether forming rain clouds or clearing the sky.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Job 37:11

18th Century

Theologian

Also by watering—Many different interpretations have been given of this phrase. Herder translates it, “His brightness rendeth the clouds.” U…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Job 37:11

19th Century

Bishop

He wearieth the thick cloud. Also He loads the thick cloud with moisture and makes it charged with rain.

He scattereth the clou…

John Gill

John Gill

On Job 37:11

17th Century

Pastor

Also by watering he wearies the thick cloud
By filling it with a multitude of water, it is as it were loaded and mad…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Job 37:1–13

17th Century

Minister

Changes in the weather are often the subject of our thoughts and common conversation; but how seldom do we think and speak of these things, like El…