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Verse 37

Job 37:9

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

The tempest comes from its chamber, and the cold from the driving north winds.

American Standard Version (1901)

Out of the chamber of the south cometh the storm, And cold out of the north.

Bible in Basic English

Out of its place comes the storm-wind, and the cold out of its store-houses.

Free Bible Version

The south wind blows in storms, while the north wind blows in cold weather.

King James (Authorized) Version

Out of the south cometh the whirlwind: and cold out of the north.

Translation for Translators

The storms/hurricanes come from the place in the south where they start, and the cold wind comes from the north.

Unlocked Literal Bible

The storm comes from its chamber in the south and the cold from the scattering winds in the north.

Noah Webster Bible

From the south cometh the whirlwind: and cold from the north.

World English Bible

Out of its room comes the storm, and cold out of the north.

Young's Literal Translation

From the inner chamber cometh a hurricane, And from scatterings winds — cold,

Context

Elihu Proclaims God’s Majesty

⁸The wild animals enter their lairs; they settle down in their dens. ⁹The tempest comes from its chamber, and the cold from the driving north winds. ¹⁰By the breath of God the ice is formed and the watery expanses are frozen.

Summary

This verse from the book of Job highlights the power and majesty of God displayed through natural phenomena such as thunderstorms. It emphasizes God's sovereignty over creation and His ability to control the weather as a demonstration of His might. The verse serves as a reminder of God's supremacy and the awe-inspiring nature of His works, calling humanity to acknowledge His greatness and authority. Job 37:9 prompts reflection on the divine wisdom and control evident in the forces of nature, inspiring reverence and humility before the Creator.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Out of the south cometh the whirlwind - See the note on Job 9:9. What is rendered south here, is there rendered chambers. Mr. Good translates here, the utmost zone. The Chaldee: - "From the supreme chamber the commotion shall come; and from the cataracts of Arcturus the cold." What the whirlwind, סופה suphah, is, we know not. It might have been a wind peculiar to that district; and it is very possible that it was a scorching wind, something like the simoom.

Job 37:9

Elihu Proclaims God’s Majesty

⁸The wild animals enter their lairs; they settle down in their dens. ⁹The tempest comes from its chamber, and the cold from the driving north winds. ¹⁰By the breath of God the ice is formed and the watery expanses are frozen.

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Berean Standard Bible

The tempest comes from its chamber, and the cold from the driving north winds.

American Standard Version (1901)

Out of the chamber of the south cometh the storm, And cold out of the north.

Bible in Basic English

Out of its place comes the storm-wind, and the cold out of its store-houses.

Free Bible Version

The south wind blows in storms, while the north wind blows in cold weather.

King James (Authorized) Version

Out of the south cometh the whirlwind: and cold out of the north.

Translation for Translators

The storms/hurricanes come from the place in the south where they start, and the cold wind comes from the north.

Unlocked Literal Bible

The storm comes from its chamber in the south and the cold from the scattering winds in the north.

Noah Webster Bible

From the south cometh the whirlwind: and cold from the north.

World English Bible

Out of its room comes the storm, and cold out of the north.

Young's Literal Translation

From the inner chamber cometh a hurricane, And from scatterings winds — cold,

Adam Clarke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Out of the south cometh the whirlwind - See the note on Job 9:9. What is rendered south here, is there rendered chambers. Mr. Good translates here, the utmost zone. The Chaldee: - "From the supreme chamber the commotion shall come; and from the cataracts of Arcturus the cold." What the whirlwind, סופה suphah, is, we know not. It might have been a wind peculiar to that district; and it is very possible that it was a scorching wind, something like the simoom.