Job 36:28
New International Version
the clouds pour down their moisture and abundant showers fall on mankind.

New Living Translation
The rain pours down from the clouds, and everyone benefits.

English Standard Version
which the skies pour down and drop on mankind abundantly.

Berean Standard Bible
which the clouds pour out and shower abundantly on mankind.

King James Bible
Which the clouds do drop and distil upon man abundantly.

New King James Version
Which the clouds drop down And pour abundantly on man.

New American Standard Bible
Which clouds pour down; They drip upon mankind abundantly.

NASB 1995
Which the clouds pour down, They drip upon man abundantly.

NASB 1977
Which the clouds pour down, They drip upon man abundantly.

Legacy Standard Bible
Which the clouds pour down, They drip upon man abundantly.

Amplified Bible
Which the clouds pour down, They drop abundantly upon mankind.”

Christian Standard Bible
which the clouds pour out and shower abundantly on mankind.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
which the clouds pour out and shower abundantly on mankind.

American Standard Version
Which the skies pour down And drop upon man abundantly.

Contemporary English Version
and supplies us with rain.

English Revised Version
Which the skies pour down and drop upon man abundantly.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
which then drips from the clouds. It pours down on many people.

Good News Translation
He lets the rain pour from the clouds in showers for all human beings.

International Standard Version
When the clouds pour down; they drop their rain on all of humanity.

Majority Standard Bible
which the clouds pour out and shower abundantly on mankind.

NET Bible
which the clouds pour down and shower on humankind abundantly.

New Heart English Bible
Which the skies pour down and which drop on humankind abundantly.

Webster's Bible Translation
Which the clouds do drop and distill upon man abundantly.

World English Bible
which the skies pour down and which drop on man abundantly.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Which clouds drop, "" They distill on man abundantly.

Young's Literal Translation
Which clouds do drop, They distil on man abundantly.

Smith's Literal Translation
Which the clouds will shake out; they will drop an abundance upon man.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Which flow from the clouds that cover all above.

Catholic Public Domain Version
they flow from the clouds that are woven above everything.

New American Bible
Till the clouds flow with them and they rain down on all humankind.

New Revised Standard Version
which the skies pour down and drop upon mortals abundantly.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And which the clouds pour down upon men, and cause them to be exceedingly glad;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
That pour down the sky in time, and clouds sprinkle on the children of men, and they will rejoice greatly
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Which the skies pour down And drop upon the multitudes of men.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
The ancient heavens shall flow, and the clouds overshadow innumerable mortals: he has fixed a time to cattle, and they know the order of rest. Yet by all these things thy understanding is not astonished, neither is thy mind disturbed in thy body.

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Context
Elihu Declares God's Justice and Power
27For He draws up drops of water which distill the rain from the mist, 28which the clouds pour out and shower abundantly on mankind. 29Furthermore, who can understand how the clouds spread out, how the thunder roars from His pavilion?…

Cross References
Psalm 65:9-10
You attend to the earth and water it; with abundance You enrich it. The streams of God are full of water, for You prepare our grain by providing for the earth. / You soak its furrows and level its ridges; You soften it with showers and bless its growth.

Isaiah 55:10-11
For just as rain and snow fall from heaven and do not return without watering the earth, making it bud and sprout, and providing seed to sow and food to eat, / so My word that proceeds from My mouth will not return to Me empty, but it will accomplish what I please, and it will prosper where I send it.

Deuteronomy 32:2
Let my teaching fall like rain and my speech settle like dew, like gentle rain on new grass, like showers on tender plants.

Psalm 104:13-14
He waters the mountains from His chambers; the earth is satisfied by the fruit of His works. / He makes the grass grow for the livestock and provides crops for man to cultivate, bringing forth food from the earth:

Jeremiah 14:22
Can the worthless idols of the nations bring rain? Do the skies alone send showers? Is this not by You, O LORD our God? So we put our hope in You, for You have done all these things.

Hosea 6:3
So let us know—let us press on to know the LORD. As surely as the sun rises, He will appear; He will come to us like the rain, like the spring showers that water the earth.

Zechariah 10:1
Ask the LORD for rain in springtime; the LORD makes the storm clouds, and He will give everyone showers of rain and crops in the field.

Matthew 5:45
that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. He causes His sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous.

Acts 14:17
Yet He has not left Himself without testimony to His goodness: He gives you rain from heaven and fruitful seasons, filling your hearts with food and gladness.”

James 5:17-18
Elijah was a man just like us. He prayed earnestly that it would not rain, and it did not rain on the land for three and a half years. / Again he prayed, and the heavens gave rain, and the earth yielded its crops.

Psalm 147:8
who covers the sky with clouds, who prepares rain for the earth, who makes grass to grow on the hills.

Joel 2:23
Be glad, O children of Zion, and rejoice in the LORD your God, for He has given you the autumn rains for your vindication. He sends you showers, both autumn and spring rains, as before.

1 Kings 18:41-45
And Elijah said to Ahab, “Go up, eat and drink, for there is the sound of a heavy rain.” / So Ahab went up to eat and drink. But Elijah climbed to the summit of Carmel, bent down on the ground, and put his face between his knees. / “Go and look toward the sea,” he said to his servant. So the servant went and looked, and he said, “There is nothing there.” Seven times Elijah said, “Go back.” ...

Jeremiah 5:24
They have not said in their hearts, ‘Let us fear the LORD our God, who gives the rains, both autumn and spring, in season, who keeps for us the appointed weeks of harvest.’

Amos 4:7
“I also withheld the rain from you when the harvest was three months away. I sent rain on one city but withheld it from another. One field received rain; another without rain withered.


Treasury of Scripture

Which the clouds do drop and distil on man abundantly.

Job 37:11-13
Also by watering he wearieth the thick cloud: he scattereth his bright cloud: …

Genesis 7:11,12
In the six hundredth year of Noah's life, in the second month, the seventeenth day of the month, the same day were all the fountains of the great deep broken up, and the windows of heaven were opened…

Proverbs 3:20
By his knowledge the depths are broken up, and the clouds drop down the dew.

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Job 36
1. Elihu shows how God is just in his ways
16. How Job's sins hinder God's blessings
24. God's works are to be magnified














which the clouds
The phrase "which the clouds" refers to the natural phenomenon of clouds as vessels of God's provision. In Hebrew, the word for clouds is "עָבִים" (avim), which can also mean "thick clouds" or "dark clouds." This imagery is often used in the Bible to symbolize God's presence and majesty (e.g., Exodus 19:9). The clouds are not just meteorological entities but are seen as instruments through which God demonstrates His sovereignty and care over creation. They are a reminder of His ability to provide and sustain life on earth.

pour out
The action "pour out" is derived from the Hebrew word "זָלַף" (zalaf), which means to drip or trickle. However, in this context, it conveys a more generous outpouring, akin to a deluge. This verb emphasizes the abundance and generosity of God's provision. It is not a mere trickle but a lavish outpouring, reflecting God's grace and mercy. The imagery of pouring suggests a continuous and intentional act of blessing, highlighting God's active role in nurturing His creation.

and shower abundantly
The phrase "and shower abundantly" further amplifies the idea of God's generous provision. The Hebrew word for "shower" is "רָוָה" (ravah), which means to saturate or drench. This suggests a thorough and complete provision, leaving no part untouched. The abundance of the shower signifies God's limitless resources and His willingness to meet the needs of His people. It is a picture of divine generosity, where God does not withhold but gives in overflowing measure.

on mankind
The term "on mankind" translates from the Hebrew "אָדָם" (adam), which refers to humanity as a whole. This highlights the universal scope of God's provision. It is not limited to a select few but is available to all of humanity. This inclusivity reflects God's impartial love and care for all people, regardless of their status or background. It serves as a reminder of the common grace that God extends to all His creation, sustaining life and providing for the needs of every individual.

Verse 28. - Which the clouds do drop and distil upon man abundantly. All is done for man, for his benefit and advantage.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
which
אֲשֶֽׁר־ (’ă·šer-)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

the clouds
שְׁחָקִ֑ים (šə·ḥā·qîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 7834: A powder, a thin vapor, the firmament

pour out
יִזְּל֥וּ (yiz·zə·lū)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 5140: To flow, trickle, drop, distill

and shower
יִ֝רְעֲפ֗וּ (yir·‘ă·p̄ū)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 7491: To trickle, drip

abundantly
רָֽב׃ (rāḇ)
Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 7227: Much, many, great

on
עֲלֵ֤י ׀ (‘ă·lê)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

mankind.
אָדָ֬ם (’ā·ḏām)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 120: Ruddy, a human being


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