Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version At his direction they swirl around over the face of the whole earth to do whatever he commands them. New Living Translation The clouds churn about at his direction. They do whatever he commands throughout the earth. English Standard Version They turn around and around by his guidance, to accomplish all that he commands them on the face of the habitable world. Berean Standard Bible They swirl about, whirling at His direction, accomplishing all that He commands over the face of all the earth. King James Bible And it is turned round about by his counsels: that they may do whatsoever he commandeth them upon the face of the world in the earth. New King James Version And they swirl about, being turned by His guidance, That they may do whatever He commands them On the face of the whole earth. New American Standard Bible “It changes direction, turning around by His guidance, That it may do whatever He commands it On the face of the inhabited earth. NASB 1995 “It changes direction, turning around by His guidance, That it may do whatever He commands it On the face of the inhabited earth. NASB 1977 “And it changes direction, turning around by His guidance, That it may do whatever He commands it On the face of the inhabited earth. Legacy Standard Bible It changes direction, turning around by His guidance, That it may do whatever He commands it On the face of the inhabited earth. Amplified Bible “Its direction is turned around by His guidance, That it may do whatever He commands it On the face of the inhabited earth. Christian Standard Bible They swirl about, turning round and round at his direction, accomplishing everything he commands them over the surface of the inhabited world. Holman Christian Standard Bible They swirl about, turning round and round at His direction, accomplishing everything He commands them over the surface of the inhabited world. American Standard Version And it is turned round about by his guidance, That they may do whatsoever he commandeth them Upon the face of the habitable world, Contemporary English Version traveling across the sky English Revised Version And it is turned round about by his guidance, that they may do whatsoever he commandeth them upon the face of the habitable world. GOD'S WORD® Translation He guides the clouds as they churn round and round over the face of the inhabited earth to do everything he orders them. Good News Translation as they move at God's will. They do all that God commands, everywhere throughout the world. International Standard Version It whirls about in circles at his direction to accomplish all that he commands throughout the surface of the entire world, Majority Standard Bible They swirl about, whirling at His direction, accomplishing all that He commands over the face of all the earth. NET Bible The clouds go round in circles, wheeling about according to his plans, to carry out all that he commands them over the face of the whole inhabited world. New Heart English Bible It is turned around by his guidance, that they may do whatever he commands them on the surface of the habitable world, Webster's Bible Translation And it is turned around by his counsels: that they may do whatever he commandeth them upon the face of the world on the earth. World English Bible It is turned around by his guidance, that they may do whatever he commands them on the surface of the habitable world, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd it is turning itself around by His counsels, "" For their doing all He commands them, "" On the face of the habitable earth. Young's Literal Translation And it is turning itself round by His counsels, For their doing all He commandeth them, On the face of the habitable earth. Smith's Literal Translation Being turned by his guidance to their doing all that he commanded them upon the face of the habitable globe of the earth. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWhich go round about, whithersoever the will of him that governeth them shall lead them, to whatsoever he shall command them upon the face of the whole earth : Catholic Public Domain Version It shines all around, wherever the will of him that governs them will lead, to anywhere he will command, over the whole face of the earth, New American Bible He it is who changes their rounds, according to his plans, to do all that he commands them across the inhabited world. New Revised Standard Version They turn round and round by his guidance, to accomplish all that he commands them on the face of the habitable world. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd they turn round about by his counsels, that they may do whatever he commands them upon the face of his habitable earth. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And it turns around and it returns to perform counsel, everything that he commands them on the face of the world of his Earth OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And they are turned round about by His guidance, That they may do whatsoever He commandeth them Upon the face of the habitable world: Brenton Septuagint Translation And he will carry round the encircling clouds by his governance, to perform their works: whatsoever he shall command them, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Elihu Proclaims God's Majesty…11He loads the clouds with moisture; He scatters His lightning through them. 12They swirl about, whirling at His direction, accomplishing all that He commands over the face of all the earth. 13Whether for punishment or for His land, He accomplishes this in His loving devotion.… Cross References Psalm 147:15-18 He sends forth His command to the earth; His word runs swiftly. / He spreads the snow like wool; He scatters the frost like ashes; / He casts forth His hail like pebbles. Who can withstand His icy blast? ... Jeremiah 10:13 When He thunders, the waters in the heavens roar; He causes the clouds to rise from the ends of the earth. He generates the lightning with the rain and brings forth the wind from His storehouses. Psalm 135:7 He causes the clouds to rise from the ends of the earth. He generates the lightning with the rain and brings forth the wind from His storehouses. 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. Proverbs 30:4 Who has ascended to heaven and come down? Who has gathered the wind in His hands? Who has bound up the waters in His cloak? Who has established all the ends of the earth? What is His name, and what is the name of His Son—surely you know! Ecclesiastes 1:6 The wind blows southward, then turns northward; round and round it swirls, ever returning on its course. Genesis 8:1 But God remembered Noah and all the animals and livestock that were with him in the ark. And God sent a wind over the earth, and the waters began to subside. Psalm 104:3-4 laying the beams of His chambers in the waters above, making the clouds His chariot, walking on the wings of the wind. / He makes the winds His messengers, flames of fire His servants. Isaiah 40:12 Who has measured the waters in the hollow of his hand, or marked off the heavens with the span of his hand? Who has held the dust of the earth in a basket, or weighed the mountains on a scale and the hills with a balance? Amos 4:13 For behold, He who forms the mountains, who creates the wind and reveals His thoughts to man, who turns the dawn to darkness and strides on the heights of the earth—the LORD, the God of Hosts, is His name.” Matthew 8:27 The men were amazed and asked, “What kind of man is this? Even the winds and the sea obey Him!” Mark 4:39-41 Then Jesus got up and rebuked the wind and the sea. “Silence!” He commanded. “Be still!” And the wind died down, and it was perfectly calm. / “Why are you so afraid?” He asked. “Do you still have no faith?” / Overwhelmed with fear, they asked one another, “Who is this, that even the wind and the sea obey Him?” Luke 8:25 “Where is your faith?” He asked. Frightened and amazed, they asked one another, “Who is this? He commands even the winds and the water, and they obey Him!” John 3:8 The wind blows where it wishes. You hear its sound, but you do not know where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit.” 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.” Treasury of Scripture And it is turned round about by his counsels: that they may do whatever he commands them on the face of the world in the earth. it Psalm 65:9,10 Thou visitest the earth, and waterest it: thou greatly enrichest it with the river of God, which is full of water: thou preparest them corn, when thou hast so provided for it… Psalm 104:24 O LORD, how manifold are thy works! in wisdom hast thou made them all: the earth is full of thy riches. Jeremiah 14:22 Are there any among the vanities of the Gentiles that can cause rain? or can the heavens give showers? art not thou he, O LORD our God? therefore we will wait upon thee: for thou hast made all these things. that Psalm 148:8 Fire, and hail; snow, and vapour; stormy wind fulfilling his word: James 5:17,18 Elias was a man subject to like passions as we are, and he prayed earnestly that it might not rain: and it rained not on the earth by the space of three years and six months… Revelation 11:6 These have power to shut heaven, that it rain not in the days of their prophecy: and have power over waters to turn them to blood, and to smite the earth with all plagues, as often as they will. Jump to Previous Accomplish Changes Circuit Commandeth Commands Counsels Direction Earth Face Gives Goes Guidance Guiding Habitable Inhabited Itself Orders Round Surface Swirl Turn Turned Turning Way Whatever Whatsoever WorldJump to Next Accomplish Changes Circuit Commandeth Commands Counsels Direction Earth Face Gives Goes Guidance Guiding Habitable Inhabited Itself Orders Round Surface Swirl Turn Turned Turning Way Whatever Whatsoever WorldJob 37 1. God is to be feared because of his great works15. His wisdom is unsearchable in them They swirl about This phrase refers to the movement of clouds or weather patterns, which in the context of Job, are often seen as manifestations of God's power and sovereignty. The swirling motion can symbolize the unpredictability and majesty of God's creation, reflecting His control over nature. In the ancient Near Eastern context, weather was often attributed to the actions of deities, but here it is clearly under the direction of the one true God. whirling at His direction accomplishing all that He commands over the face of all the earth Persons / Places / Events 1. JobA man of great faith and patience, who undergoes severe trials and suffering. The book of Job explores his dialogues with friends and his quest for understanding God's ways. 2. Elihu A young man who speaks to Job and his friends, offering a perspective on God's majesty and justice. In Job 37, Elihu is emphasizing God's control over nature. 3. God's Creation The natural world, including the weather patterns and elements, which are depicted as being under God's sovereign control. 4. The Earth The stage upon which God's commands are fulfilled, highlighting His omnipresence and omnipotence. 5. Weather Patterns The swirling and whirling of clouds and winds, symbolizing God's active involvement in the world. Teaching Points God's SovereigntyRecognize that God is in control of all aspects of creation, including the weather and natural events. Trust in God's Plan Even when life seems chaotic, trust that God is directing events according to His perfect will. God's Majesty in Creation Take time to observe and appreciate the natural world as a reflection of God's power and creativity. Human Limitations Acknowledge our limited understanding and control, and submit to God's greater wisdom and authority. Active Faith Let the knowledge of God's sovereignty inspire active faith and obedience in daily life.Verse 12. - And it is turned round about by his counsels, "It" (i.e. the cloud) is "turned round" (or directed in its course) "by his counsels," or under the guidance of his wisdom, and so conveys his rain whither he pleases. That they may do whatsoever he commandeth them upon the face of the world in the earth. There is no expressed antecedent to "they." Perhaps the showers are intended, or the atmospheric influences generally. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Theyוְה֤וּא (wə·hū) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - third person masculine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are swirl about, מְסִבּ֨וֹת ׀ (mə·sib·bō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural Strong's 4524: That which surrounds or is round turning round and round מִתְהַפֵּ֣ךְ (miṯ·hap·pêḵ) Verb - Hitpael - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 2015: To turn about, over, to change, overturn, return, pervert at His direction, בְּתַחְבּוּלֹתָ֣יו (bə·ṯaḥ·bū·lō·ṯāw) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 8458: Steerage, guidance, a plan accomplishing לְפָעֳלָ֑ם (lə·p̄ā·‘o·lām) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 6467: Doing, deed, work all כֹּ֖ל (kōl) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every that אֲשֶׁ֥ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that He commands יְצַוֵּ֓ם ׀ (yə·ṣaw·wêm) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine plural Strong's 6680: To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order over עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the face פְּנֵ֖י (pə·nê) Noun - common plural construct Strong's 6440: The face of all תֵבֵ֣ל (ṯê·ḇêl) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 8398: The earth, the globe, its inhabitants, a particular land the earth. אָֽרְצָה׃ (’ā·rə·ṣāh) Noun - feminine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land Links Job 37:12 NIVJob 37:12 NLT Job 37:12 ESV Job 37:12 NASB Job 37:12 KJV Job 37:12 BibleApps.com Job 37:12 Biblia Paralela Job 37:12 Chinese Bible Job 37:12 French Bible Job 37:12 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 37:12 It is turned around by his guidance (Jb) |
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