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The Mystery of 'How'
Commentators explain that Elihu's question is rhetorical, focusing on the 'how' rather than the 'when' of God's actions. He challenges Job by asking if he understands the mechanics behind God's command of the clouds and lightning. The intended lesson is that our inability to grasp the workings of the natural world should lead us to profound humility and awe before God.
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Albert Barnes
On Job 37:15
18th Century
Theologian
Dost thou know when God disposed them? - That is, the winds, the clouds, the cold, the snow, the sky, etc. The question refers to the mann…
Charles Ellicott
On Job 37:15
19th Century
Bishop
Light of His cloud — i.e., lightning, as before. “Do you know all the secrets of God’s thunderbolts, at whom and how He w…
John Gill
On Job 37:15
17th Century
Pastor
Do you know when God disposed them ?
&c.] The clouds, that part of the wondrous works of God he was speaking of; whe…
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Matthew Henry
On Job 37:14–20
17th Century
Minister
Proper thoughts about the works of God will help to reconcile us to all His providences. Just as God has a powerful, freezing north wind, so He has…