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Verse 36

Job 36:28

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

which the clouds pour out and shower abundantly on mankind.

American Standard Version (1901)

Which the skies pour down And drop upon man abundantly.

Bible in Basic English

Flowing down from the sky, and dropping on the peoples.

Free Bible Version

The clouds pour down rain, falling plentifully on humankind.

King James (Authorized) Version

Which the clouds do drop and distil upon man abundantly.

Translation for Translators

The rain pours down from the sky/clouds; God causes abundant showers to fall on everyone.

Unlocked Literal Bible

which the clouds pour down and drop in abundance on mankind.

Noah Webster Bible

Which the clouds do drop and distill upon man abundantly.

World English Bible

which the skies pour down and which drop on man abundantly.

Young's Literal Translation

Which clouds do drop, They distil on man abundantly.

Context

Elihu Describes God’s 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?

Summary

This verse from the book of Job highlights the power and majesty of God as displayed in nature. It emphasizes that God's control extends over the clouds, directing them to pour down rain for the benefit of the earth. The imagery used here showcases God's sovereignty over creation and His provision for all living beings. It serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness and care for His creation, demonstrating His wisdom and authority in sustaining the world.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Which the clouds do drop - In proportion to the evaporation will be the clouds or masses of volatilized and suspended vapor; and in proportion to this will be the quantum of rain which in different forms will fall upon the earth. There is a remarkable addition to this verse in the Septuagint. I shall insert the whole verse: Ῥυησονται παλαιωματα, εσκιασε δε νεφη επι αμυθητῳ βροτῳ· ὡραν εθετο κτηνεσιν, οιδασι δε κοιτης ταξιν· επι τουτοις πασιν ουκ εξισταται σου ἡ διανοια, ουδε διαλλασσεται σου ἡ καρδια απο σωματος; "The rains descend, and the clouds cover with their shadows multitudes of men: he hath appointed to animals to know the order of their dwellings. At the contemplation of these things is not thy mind transported, and thy heart ready to part from thy body?"

Job 36:28

Elihu Describes God’s 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?

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Commentary

Berean Standard Bible

which the clouds pour out and shower abundantly on mankind.

American Standard Version (1901)

Which the skies pour down And drop upon man abundantly.

Bible in Basic English

Flowing down from the sky, and dropping on the peoples.

Free Bible Version

The clouds pour down rain, falling plentifully on humankind.

King James (Authorized) Version

Which the clouds do drop and distil upon man abundantly.

Translation for Translators

The rain pours down from the sky/clouds; God causes abundant showers to fall on everyone.

Unlocked Literal Bible

which the clouds pour down and drop in abundance on mankind.

Noah Webster Bible

Which the clouds do drop and distill upon man abundantly.

World English Bible

which the skies pour down and which drop on man abundantly.

Young's Literal Translation

Which clouds do drop, They distil on man abundantly.

Adam Clarke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Which the clouds do drop - In proportion to the evaporation will be the clouds or masses of volatilized and suspended vapor; and in proportion to this will be the quantum of rain which in different forms will fall upon the earth. There is a remarkable addition to this verse in the Septuagint. I shall insert the whole verse: Ῥυησονται παλαιωματα, εσκιασε δε νεφη επι αμυθητῳ βροτῳ· ὡραν εθετο κτηνεσιν, οιδασι δε κοιτης ταξιν· επι τουτοις πασιν ουκ εξισταται σου ἡ διανοια, ουδε διαλλασσεται σου ἡ καρδια απο σωματος; "The rains descend, and the clouds cover with their shadows multitudes of men: he hath appointed to animals to know the order of their dwellings. At the contemplation of these things is not thy mind transported, and thy heart ready to part from thy body?"