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You whose clothing is warm, When the earth is still by reason of the south wind?

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The Mystery in the Mundane

Commentators explain that Elihu's question about why clothes feel warm during a south wind was a genuine scientific mystery in his time. This seemingly simple observation was meant to highlight the limits of human knowledge. It serves as a call to humility, reminding us that even everyday phenomena point to a divine wisdom far beyond our full comprehension.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Job 37:17

18th Century

Theologian

How thy garments are warm - What is the reason that the garments which we wear produce warmth? This, it would seem, was one of the …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Job 37:17

19th Century

Bishop

When he quieteth the earth. —Or, When the earth is still.

John Gill

John Gill

On Job 37:17

17th Century

Pastor

How your garments [are] warm, when he quieteth the earth by
the south [wind] ?
] One …

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Matthew Henry

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…