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God Directs the Winds
Commentators explain that this verse describes real weather patterns in the ancient Near East. The 'chamber of the south' refers to the source of powerful whirlwinds, while the 'north' brings cold, scattering winds. Elihu's point is that God is the sovereign director of these forces, demonstrating His control over all of creation.
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Albert Barnes
On Job 37:9
18th Century
Theologian
Out of the south—Margin, “chamber.” Jerome, “ab interioribus—from the interior,” or “inner places.” Septuagint, ἐκ ταμείων ek
Charles Ellicott
On Job 37:9
19th Century
Bishop
Out of the south. —Rather, out of its chamber () comes the whirlwind, or typhoon: and cold from the nort…
John Gill
On Job 37:9
17th Century
Pastor
Out of the south comes the whirlwind
Or "from the chamber" F14 ; from the chamber of the cloud, as Ben Ge…
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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…