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Do you know the workings of the clouds, The wondrous works of him who is perfect in knowledge?
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The Wonder of the Clouds
Elihu points to the 'balancings of the clouds'—how massive, water-filled clouds are mysteriously suspended in the air. Commentators explain this is a powerful, everyday example of God's wondrous works. It's a call to observe the natural world and recognize the incomprehensible power and wisdom of the Creator, who is 'perfect in knowledge.'
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Do you know the balancings of the clouds? — That is, do you know how the clouds are poised and suspended in the air? The difficulty…
19th Century
Anglican
The balancings of the clouds. —How they are poised and suspended in the sky. “You clouds, that far above me float and pau…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Do you know the balancings of the clouds ? &c.] How those ponderous bodies, as some of them are very weighty, full o…
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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 …
