Job 37:17
Job 37:17 in Multiple Translations
You whose clothes get hot when the land lies hushed under the south wind,
How thy garments are warm, when he quieteth the earth by the south wind?
How thy garments are warm, When the earth is still by reason of the south wind?
You, whose clothing is warm, when the earth is quiet because of the south wind,
You know how your clothes drip with sweat when the south wind brings air that is hot and heavy.
Or howe thy clothes are warme, when he maketh the earth quiet through the South winde?
How thy garments [are] warm, In the quieting of the earth from the south?
You whose clothing is warm when the earth is still by reason of the south wind?
How thy garments are warm, when he quieteth the earth by the south wind ?
Are not thy garments hot, when the south wind blows upon the earth?
No, you just sweat there in your clothes; it is very oppressive when the hot wind stops blowing from the south and all the leaves on the trees ◄become still/do not move►.
Berean Amplified Bible — Job 37:17
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Job 37:17 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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אֲשֶׁר
בְּגָדֶ֥י/ךָ
חַמִּ֑ים
בְּ/הַשְׁקִ֥ט
אֶ֝֗רֶץ
מִ/דָּרֽוֹם
אֲשֶׁר
ʼăsher
H834
which
Rel
בְּגָדֶ֥י/ךָ
beged
H899
treachery
N-mp | Suff
חַמִּ֑ים
châm
H2525
hot
Adj
בְּ/הַשְׁקִ֥ט
shâqaṭ
H8252
to quiet
Prep | V-Hiphil-Inf-a
אֶ֝֗רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
land
N-cs
מִ/דָּרֽוֹם
dârôwm
H1864
south
Prep | N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Job 37:17
אֲשֶׁר
ʼăsher
H834
"which"
Rel
This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.
Definition: A: 1) (relative part.) 1a) which, who 1b) that which 2) (conj) 2a) that (in obj clause) 2b) when 2c) since 2d) as 2e) conditional if B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which 2) (adv) 2a) where 3) (conj) 3a) in that, inasmuch as 3b) on account of C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which 2) from (the place) where 3) from (the fact) that, since D: Kaph+ 1) (conj.), according as, as, when 1a) according to that which, according as, as 1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since 1c) with a temporal force: when
Usage: Occurs in 4440 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, [idiom] alike, as (soon as), because, [idiom] every, for, [phrase] forasmuch, [phrase] from whence, [phrase] how(-soever), [idiom] if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), [idiom] though, [phrase] until, [phrase] whatsoever, when, where ([phrase] -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, [phrase] whither(-soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively, used to show the connection. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 20:9; Genesis 31:16.
בְּגָדֶ֥י/ךָ
beged
H899
"treachery"
N-mp | Suff
In the Bible, this word refers to clothing or a covering, like a garment or robe. It appears in books like Genesis and Exodus, describing what people wore. The word is often translated as 'apparel' or 'raiment'.
Definition: treachery, deceit
Usage: Occurs in 190 OT verses. KJV: apparel, cloth(-es, ing), garment, lap, rag, raiment, robe, [idiom] very (treacherously), vesture, wardrobe. See also: Genesis 24:53; Judges 17:10; Psalms 22:19.
חַמִּ֑ים
châm
H2525
"hot"
Adj
Hot means having a high temperature, like warm water or a sunny day. It's used in the Bible to describe something that is not cold.
Definition: hot, warm
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: hot, warm. See also: Joshua 9:12; Job 37:17.
בְּ/הַשְׁקִ֥ט
shâqaṭ
H8252
"to quiet"
Prep | V-Hiphil-Inf-a
To quiet or be at peace is what this Hebrew word means, like the stillness after a storm, as described in Psalm 107:30.
Definition: 1) to be quiet, be tranquil, be at peace, be quiet, rest, lie still, be undisturbed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be quiet, be undisturbed 1a1a) to be at peace (of land) 1a2) to be quiet, be inactive 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to show quietness 1b1a) quietness, display of quietness (subst) 1b2) to quiet, be quiet 1b3) to cause quietness, pacify, allay
Usage: Occurs in 41 OT verses. KJV: appease, idleness, (at, be at, be in, give) quiet(-ness), (be at, be in, give, have, take) rest, settle, be still. See also: Joshua 11:23; Psalms 76:9; Psalms 83:2.
אֶ֝֗רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
"land"
N-cs
The land or earth refers to the soil or ground, and can also mean a country, territory, or region. In the Bible, it is used to describe the earth and its inhabitants, and is often translated as 'land' or 'country'.
Definition: : soil 1) land, earth 1a) earth 1a1) whole earth (as opposed to a part) 1a2) earth (as opposed to heaven) 1a3) earth (inhabitants) 1b) land 1b1) country, territory 1b2) district, region 1b3) tribal territory 1b4) piece of ground 1b5) land of Canaan, Israel 1b6) inhabitants of land 1b7) Sheol, land without return, (under) world 1b8) city (-state) 1c) ground, surface of the earth 1c1) ground 1c2) soil 1d) (in phrases) 1d1) people of the land 1d2) space or distance of country (in measurements of distance) 1d3) level or plain country 1d4) land of the living 1d5) end(s) of the earth 1e) (almost wholly late in usage) 1e1) lands, countries 1e1a) often in contrast to Canaan
Usage: Occurs in 2190 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 18:18; Genesis 42:13.
מִ/דָּרֽוֹם
dârôwm
H1864
"south"
Prep | N-ms
In the Bible, this word means the direction south or the south wind. It is used to describe geographical locations or the movement of air. The south was an important direction in ancient Israel, often associated with warmth and sunshine.
Definition: south
Usage: Occurs in 14 OT verses. KJV: south. See also: Deuteronomy 33:23; Ezekiel 40:28; Ezekiel 42:18.
Study Notes — Job 37:17
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- Context
- Cross References
- Job 37:17 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Job 37:17
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 37:17
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 37:17
- Trapp's Commentary on Job 37:17
- Ellicott's Commentary on Job 37:17
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 37:17
- Cambridge Bible on Job 37:17
- Barnes' Notes on Job 37:17
- Whedon's Commentary on Job 37:17
- Sermons on Job 37:17
Context — Elihu Proclaims God’s Majesty
15Do you know how God dispatches the clouds or makes the lightning flash?
16Do you understand how the clouds float, those wonders of Him who is perfect in knowledge?
17You whose clothes get hot when the land lies hushed under the south wind,
18can you, like Him, spread out the skies, as strong as a mirror of bronze? 19Teach us what we should say to Him; we cannot draw up our case because of our darkness.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 147:18 | He sends forth His word and melts them; He unleashes His winds, and the waters flow. |
| 2 | Job 6:17 | but ceasing in the dry season and vanishing from their channels in the heat. |
| 3 | Job 38:31 | Can you bind the chains of the Pleiades or loosen the belt of Orion? |
| 4 | Luke 12:55 | And when the south wind blows, you say, ‘It will be hot,’ and it is. |
Job 37:17 Summary
[This verse, Job 37:17, talks about how the land becomes calm and peaceful when a gentle south wind blows, and how even our clothes can get hot from the heat of the sun. It's a reminder of God's power and control over nature, as seen in Psalm 104:4, where God's angels are described as winds and flames of fire. In the same way, God can bring peace and calm into our lives, even when things seem chaotic, as promised in Isaiah 26:3. By trusting in God's sovereignty, we can find rest and peace, just like the land that lies hushed under the south wind.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the phrase 'the land lies hushed under the south wind' mean in Job 37:17?
This phrase describes a state of stillness and calmness that comes with a gentle south wind, similar to the peace described in Psalm 23:2-3, where the shepherd leads his sheep to rest in green pastures.
Why does the verse mention 'your clothes get hot'?
The heat from the south wind is so intense that it causes the person's clothes to become hot, highlighting the powerful effects of God's creation, as seen in Isaiah 40:7, where the grass withers and the flowers fade in the presence of God's breath.
What is the purpose of Elihu's question in Job 37:17?
Elihu's question is meant to humble Job and make him realize his limitations in understanding God's ways, as stated in Job 37:14, where Elihu says that God's ways are beyond human understanding, similar to Romans 11:33, which describes the depth of God's wisdom and knowledge.
How does this verse relate to the overall theme of the book of Job?
This verse fits into the book of Job's theme of God's sovereignty and human limitations, as seen in Job 42:3, where Job acknowledges his limited understanding and says, 'I have declared that which I did not understand.'
Reflection Questions
- What are some times in my life when I have felt the 'heat' of God's presence, and how did I respond?
- How can I, like Elihu, use questions to help others reflect on God's power and wisdom, as seen in Proverbs 20:5?
- In what ways can I apply the principle of humility, as seen in Job's response to Elihu, to my own life and relationships, as encouraged in Micah 6:8?
- What are some areas where I struggle to trust God's sovereignty, and how can I surrender those areas to Him, as seen in Psalm 37:5-7?
Gill's Exposition on Job 37:17
How thy garments [are] warm, when he quieteth the earth by the south [wind]?] One should think there is no great difficulty in accounting for this, that a man's clothes should be warm, and he so hot
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 37:17
How thy garments are warm, when he quieteth the earth by the south wind? Thy garments - i:e., how thy body grows warm, so as to affect thy garments with heat? South wind - literally, region of the south [ daarowm (H1864)].
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 37:17
How and why thy garments keep thee warm; of which as there are some natural causes, so it is certain that they are not sufficient to do it without God’ s blessing, as experience shows, . The earth, i.e. the air about the earth. By the south wind; which though sometimes it brings tempests, , yet commonly it ushereth in hot weather, , as the north wind brings cold, . Or, from the south wind, i.e. from the tempest, which was noted to come out of the south, . Heb. from or by the south, i.e. by the sun’ s coming into the southern parts, which makes the air quiet and warm.
Trapp's Commentary on Job 37:17
Job 37:17 How thy garments [are] warm, when he quieteth the earth by the south [wind]?Ver. 17. How thy garments are warm, when he, &c.] Canst thou give a reason of the extreme heat that is about the summer solstice, when the warm south winds blow so gently, that they are scarce felt at all, and thy clothes heated by thy body are a burden to thee, so that thou art ready to cast them off, and, but for common honesty, thou couldst go naked? Brentius thinks, that although one of the winds only is here instanced, yet the disposing of them all is intended; wherein much of God may be seen; for it is he alone who holdeth them in his fist, hideth them in his treasures, sendeth them out as his posts, rideth upon them, as his chariot, 2 Samuel 22:10 Psalms 104:3, checks them at his pleasure (whence they concluded Christ’ s Deity, Matthew 8:27), makes them pace orderly, appointing them their motion, &c., Job 28:24-27 Nos motum sentimus, modum nescimus. John 3:8, Thou hearest the sound of the wind, but knowest not whence it cometh, nor whither it goeth. Now if in these common matters men are so blind, how much more in the deep judgments of the Most High.
Ellicott's Commentary on Job 37:17
(17) When he quieteth the earth.—Or, When the earth is still.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 37:17
Verse 17. How thy garments are warm] What are warmth and cold? How difficult this question! Is heat incontestably a substance, and is cold none? I am afraid we are in the dark on both these subjects. The existence of caloric, as a substance, is supposed to be demonstrated. Much, satisfactorily, has been said on this subject; but is it yet beyond doubt? I fear not. But supposing this question to be set at rest, is it demonstrated that cold is only a quality, the mere absence of heat? If it be demonstrated that there is such a substance as caloric, is it equally certain that there is no such substance as frigoric?
But how do our garments keep us warm? By preventing the too great dissipation of the natural heat. And why is it that certain substances, worked into clothing, keep us warmer than others? Because they are bad conductors of caloric. Some substances conduct off the caloric or natural heat from the body; others do not conduct it at all, or imperfectly; hence those keep us warmest which, being bad conductors of caloric, do not permit the natural heat to be thrown off. In these things we know but little, after endless cares, anxieties, and experiments! But is the question yet satisfactorily answered, why the north wind brings cold, and the south wind heat? If it be so to my readers, it is not so to me; yet I know the reasons which are alleged.
Cambridge Bible on Job 37:17
17. how thy garments are warm] Rather perhaps, thou Whose garments are warm, when the earth is still because of the south wind. Job 37:15 referred to the storm cloud; Job 37:16-17 refer rather to the sultry summer cloud. The words express how feeble man has no part in causing these wonders, but only passively feels the effect of them. “This sensation of dry, hot clothes is only experienced during the siroccos” (Thomson, Land and the Book). In reference to the stillness of the earth under such a wind, this writer says, “There is no living thing abroad to make a noise. The birds hide in thickest shades, the fowls pant under the walls with open mouth and drooping wings, the flocks and herds take shelter in caves and under great rocks, and the labourers retire from the fields and close the windows and doors of their houses.… The very air is too weak and languid to stir the pendent leaves even of the tall poplars.”
Barnes' Notes on Job 37:17
How thy garments are warm - What is the reason that the garments which we wear produce warmth? This, it would seem, was one of the philosophical questions which were asked at that time, and which it was difficult to explain.
Whedon's Commentary on Job 37:17
17. How — àùׁ ?ø. Some of the best critics link the three verses (16-18) in one continuous thought, and read Thou whose garments are warm, etc.
Sermons on Job 37:17
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Not All Storms Are Bad by Warren Wiersbe | Warren Wiersbe preaches on the powerful imagery in Psalms 18:7-15, illustrating how God works when He comes to the aid of His children. These verses depict God as the Creator and D |
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Divine Enlargement and Spiritual Obedience by J.C. Philpot | Joseph Philpot preaches on the connection between God's precepts and promises, emphasizing the need for divine assistance to fulfill God's commands. He explains the significance of |
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Suffering by Ralph Shallis | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the book of Job and the revelation of God's greatness in nature. He highlights various verses where God questions Job about his understandin |
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Distress of Job - Part 2 by W.F. Anderson | The video is a sermon on the book of Job in the Bible. It begins by describing the structure of the book, with a prologue and three cycles of speeches between Job and his friends. |
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Letter 18 by James Bourne | James Bourne writes a heartfelt letter to his wife, expressing his struggles and anxieties as he leaves London for Kidbrook. He seeks a sign from the Lord to confirm his presence a |
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When I Consider Thy Heavens by Allan Halton | Allan Halton reflects on the ancient stargazers who understood the heavenly signs announcing the birth of the Great King, emphasizing that the heavens speak a divine language that |
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Canst Thou Bind the Cluster Of by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer explores the duality of life's experiences through the metaphor of the Pleiades and Orion, emphasizing that while the Pleiades represent joy and hope, Orion symbolizes t |