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Do you know how God controls them, And causes the lightning of his cloud to shine?
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
19th Century
Anglican
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…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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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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…
13th Century
Catholic
After Elihu told of the many marvels of God's works, he now attacks Job, who seemed to accuse God of injustice because he could not yet understand …
