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Do you know the laws of the heavens? Can you establish the dominion of it over the earth?
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God, the Divine Lawgiver
God asks Job if he knows the 'ordinances of heaven.' Commentators explain these are the fixed, intricate laws governing the cosmos—what we now call physics and astronomy. While humanity has slowly discovered some of these laws, God established them all from the beginning, demonstrating His infinite wisdom and power.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Knowest thou the ordinances of heaven?—The laws or statutes by which the motions of the heavenly bodies are governed. These w…
19th Century
Anglican
The ordinances of heaven. — Compare to Job 28:26. That is, the recurring seasons and their power of influencing the earth.
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Do you know the ordinances of heaven ? &c.] Settled by the decree, purpose, and will of God, and are firm and stable…
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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…
