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"Can you lift up your voice to the clouds, That abundance of waters may cover you?
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Human Weakness, Divine Power
All commentators agree that this verse highlights the vast gap between human weakness and God's sovereign power. God asks Job if he can command the clouds to send rain, a power that belongs to God alone. Scholars note this contrasts with ancient pagan claims of controlling weather, reinforcing that humanity is utterly dependent on God for the life-giving rains.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Canst thou lift up thy voice to the clouds, that abundance of waters may cover thee? - That is, can you command the clouds so that they will…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Can you lift up your voice to the clouds, that abundance ofwaters may cover you ? ] Y…
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 …
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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…
