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Who has cut a channel for the flood water, Or the path for the thunderstorm;
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God's Meticulous Design
Commentators explain that this verse highlights God's meticulous design. The imagery of a 'channel' for the flood and a 'way' for the lightning suggests that these powerful forces are not chaotic. Instead, God has engineered specific paths for them, revealing His intricate control and wisdom over all creation.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Who has divided a watercourse for the overflowing of waters – That is, for the waters that flow down from the clouds. The idea seem…
19th Century
Anglican
Who has divided a watercourse. —Rather, cleft a channel for the water-flood.
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Who has divided a watercourse for the overflowing of waters , &c.] For a very large shower of rain, as the Vulgate L…
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Until now, God had asked Job questions to show him his ignorance; now God shows Job his weakness. Since he knows so little, he should not question …
13th Century
Catholic
After the Lord has listed the principal parts of physical creation—that is, earth, sea, and sky—He begins here with the wonders of divine works tha…
