Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version to water a land where no one lives, an uninhabited desert, New Living Translation Who makes the rain fall on barren land, in a desert where no one lives? English Standard Version to bring rain on a land where no man is, on the desert in which there is no man, Berean Standard Bible to bring rain on a barren land, on a desert where no man lives, King James Bible To cause it to rain on the earth, where no man is; on the wilderness, wherein there is no man; New King James Version To cause it to rain on a land where there is no one, A wilderness in which there is no man; New American Standard Bible To bring rain on a land without people, On a desert without a person in it, NASB 1995 To bring rain on a land without people, On a desert without a man in it, NASB 1977 To bring rain on a land without people, On a desert without a man in it, Legacy Standard Bible To bring rain on a land without people, On a desert without a man in it, Amplified Bible To bring rain on the uninhabited land, And on the desert where no man lives, Christian Standard Bible to bring rain on an uninhabited land, on a desert with no human life, Holman Christian Standard Bible to bring rain on an uninhabited land, on a desert with no human life, American Standard Version To cause it to rain on a land where no man is; On the wilderness, wherein there is no man; Contemporary English Version on empty deserts where no one lives? English Revised Version To cause it to rain on a land where no man is; on the wilderness, wherein there is no man; GOD'S WORD® Translation to bring rain on a land where no one lives, on a desert where there are no humans, Good News Translation Who makes rain fall where no one lives? International Standard Version to bring rain upon a land without inhabitants, a desert in which no human beings live, Majority Standard Bible to bring rain on a barren land, on a desert where no man lives, NET Bible to cause it to rain on an uninhabited land, a desert where there are no human beings, New Heart English Bible To cause it to rain on a land where no man is; on the wilderness, in which there is no man; Webster's Bible Translation To cause it to rain on the earth, where no man is; on the wilderness in which there is no man; World English Bible to cause it to rain on a land where there is no man, on the wilderness, in which there is no man, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionTo cause [it] to rain on a land [with] no man, "" A wilderness [with] no man in it. Young's Literal Translation To cause it to rain on a land -- no man, A wilderness -- no man in it. Smith's Literal Translation To cause it to rain upon the earth, not a man; the wilderness not a man in it? Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThat it should rain on the earth without man in the wilderness, where no mortal dwelleth : Catholic Public Domain Version so that it would rain on the earth far from man, in the wilderness where no mortal lingers, New American Bible To bring rain to uninhabited land, the unpeopled wilderness; New Revised Standard Version to bring rain on a land where no one lives, on the desert, which is empty of human life, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleWho causes it to rain on a land where no man is, in the wilderness where there is no inhabitant, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated To send down rain on the land without a man, and in the wilderness where is no man OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917To cause it to rain on a land where no man is, On the wilderness, wherein there is no man; Brenton Septuagint Translation to rain upon the land where there is no man, the wilderness, where there is not a man in it; so as to feed the untrodden and uninhabited land, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context God Challenges Job…25Who cuts a channel for the flood or clears a path for the thunderbolt, 26to bring rain on a barren land, on a desert where no man lives, 27to satisfy the parched wasteland and make it sprout with tender grass?… Cross References Psalm 65:9-13 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. / You crown the year with Your bounty, and Your paths overflow with plenty. ... Psalm 104:10-14 He sends forth springs in the valleys; they flow between the mountains. / They give drink to every beast of the field; the wild donkeys quench their thirst. / The birds of the air nest beside the springs; they sing among the branches. ... 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. 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. 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.” Psalm 147:8-9 who covers the sky with clouds, who prepares rain for the earth, who makes grass to grow on the hills. / He provides food for the animals, and for the young ravens when they call. Isaiah 40:28-29 Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary; His understanding is beyond searching out. / He gives power to the faint and increases the strength of the weak. Deuteronomy 11:14 then I will provide rain for your land in season, the autumn and spring rains, that you may gather your grain, new wine, and oil. 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. 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. 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.” ... 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. Job 5:10 He gives rain to the earth and sends water upon the fields. 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. Treasury of Scripture To cause it to rain on the earth, where no man is; on the wilderness, wherein there is no man; Job 38:11 And said, Hitherto shalt thou come, but no further: and here shall thy proud waves be stayed? on the wilderness Psalm 104:10-14 He sendeth the springs into the valleys, which run among the hills… Psalm 107:35 He turneth the wilderness into a standing water, and dry ground into watersprings. Psalm 147:8,9 Who covereth the heaven with clouds, who prepareth rain for the earth, who maketh grass to grow upon the mountains… Jump to Previous Cause Causing Desert Earth Rain Waste Water Wherein WildernessJump to Next Cause Causing Desert Earth Rain Waste Water Wherein WildernessJob 38 1. God challenges Job to answer4. God, by his mighty works, convinces Job of ignorance 31. and weakness to bring rain The phrase "to bring rain" highlights God's sovereign control over nature. In Hebrew, the word for rain is "מָטָר" (matar), which signifies not just the physical act of rain but also the divine provision and blessing. Rain in the ancient Near East was crucial for survival, symbolizing life and sustenance. In the context of Job, God is emphasizing His power to provide and sustain life even in the most desolate places. This reflects the broader biblical theme that God is the ultimate provider, as seen in passages like Deuteronomy 11:14, where rain is a sign of God's favor. on a barren land on a desert where no man lives Persons / Places / Events 1. JobA righteous man tested by God through immense suffering, seeking understanding of his trials. 2. God The Creator, who speaks to Job out of the whirlwind, questioning him to reveal divine wisdom and power. 3. Barren Land/Desert Symbolic of desolation and lifelessness, representing areas beyond human habitation and control. 4. Whirlwind The medium through which God communicates His majesty and authority to Job. 5. Rain A symbol of God's provision and sovereignty over creation, even in places unseen by humans. Teaching Points God's SovereigntyRecognize that God is in control of all creation, even in places where human influence is absent. Divine Provision Trust in God's ability to provide for all needs, even in seemingly desolate or hopeless situations. Human Limitations Acknowledge our limited understanding and control, and the need to rely on God's wisdom and power. Purpose in Creation Understand that God's actions, like sending rain to uninhabited lands, have purpose beyond human comprehension. Faith in the Unseen Develop faith in God's work and provision, even when it is not immediately visible or understood.(26) To cause it to rain on the earth.--Because God is mindful of His creation, independently of the wants of man.Verse 26. - To cause it to rain on the earth, where no man is; on the wilderness, wherein there is no man. God not only causes his rain to fall equally on the just and on the unjust (Matthew 5:45), but equally, or almost equally, on inhabited lauds and uninhabited. His providence does not limit itself to supplying the wants of man, but has tender regard to the beasts, and birds, and reptiles, and insects which possess the lands whereon man has not yet set his foot. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew to bring rainלְ֭הַמְטִיר (lə·ham·ṭîr) Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct Strong's 4305: To rain on עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against a barren לֹא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no land, אֶ֣רֶץ (’e·reṣ) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land on a desert מִ֝דְבָּ֗ר (miḏ·bār) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4057: A pasture, a desert, speech where no לֹא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no man [lives], אָדָ֥ם (’ā·ḏām) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 120: Ruddy, a human being Links Job 38:26 NIVJob 38:26 NLT Job 38:26 ESV Job 38:26 NASB Job 38:26 KJV Job 38:26 BibleApps.com Job 38:26 Biblia Paralela Job 38:26 Chinese Bible Job 38:26 French Bible Job 38:26 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 38:26 To cause it to rain (Jb) |