Job 37:3
Job 37:3 in Multiple Translations
He unleashes His lightning beneath the whole sky and sends it to the ends of the earth.
He directeth it under the whole heaven, and his lightning unto the ends of the earth.
He sendeth it forth under the whole heaven, And his lightning unto the ends of the earth.
He sends it out through all the heaven, and his thunder-flame to the ends of the earth.
He sends it across the heaven; his lightning flashes to the ends of the earth.
He directeth it vnder the whole heauen, and his light vnto the endes of the world.
Under the whole heavens He directeth it, And its light [is] over the skirts of the earth.
He sends it out under the whole sky, and his lightning to the ends of the earth.
He directeth it under the whole heaven, and his lightning to the ends of the earth.
He beholdeth under all the heavens, and his light is upon the ends of the earth.
He causes thunder to be heard all across the sky, and he causes lighting to flash to the most distant places on the earth.
Berean Amplified Bible — Job 37:3
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Job 37:3 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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תַּֽחַת
כָּל
הַ/שָּׁמַ֥יִם
יִשְׁרֵ֑/הוּ
וְ֝/אוֹר֗/וֹ
עַל
כַּנְפ֥וֹת
הָ/אָֽרֶץ
תַּֽחַת
tachath
H8478
underneath
Prep
כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
הַ/שָּׁמַ֥יִם
shâmayim
H8064
heaven
Art | N-mp
יִשְׁרֵ֑/הוּ
yâshar
H3474
to smooth
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms | Suff
וְ֝/אוֹר֗/וֹ
ʼôwr
H216
light
Conj | N-cs | Suff
עַל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
כַּנְפ֥וֹת
kânâph
H3671
wing
N-fp
הָ/אָֽרֶץ
ʼerets
H776
land
Art | N-cs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Job 37:3
תַּֽחַת
tachath
H8478
"underneath"
Prep
This Hebrew word means underneath or below, often used to describe physical locations or positions. It appears in various books, including Genesis, Exodus, and Psalms, to indicate something is under or beneath something else. The word has several related meanings.
Definition: : under/below 1) the under part, beneath, instead of, as, for, for the sake of, flat, unto, where, whereas n m 1a) the under part adv accus 1b) beneath prep 1c) under, beneath 1c1) at the foot of (idiom) 1c2) sweetness, subjection, woman, being burdened or oppressed (fig) 1c3) of subjection or conquest 1d) what is under one, the place in which one stands 1d1) in one's place, the place in which one stands (idiom with reflexive pronoun) 1d2) in place of, instead of (in transferred sense) 1d3) in place of, in exchange or return for (of things mutually interchanged) conj 1e) instead of, instead of that 1f) in return for that, because that in compounds 1g) in, under, into the place of (after verbs of motion) 1h) from under, from beneath, from under the hand of, from his place, under, beneath
Usage: Occurs in 450 OT verses. KJV: as, beneath, [idiom] flat, in(-stead), (same) place (where...is), room, for...sake, stead of, under, [idiom] unto, [idiom] when...was mine, whereas, (where-) fore, with. See also: Genesis 1:7; Deuteronomy 7:24; 1 Kings 20:42.
כָּל
kôl
H3605
"all"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
הַ/שָּׁמַ֥יִם
shâmayim
H8064
"heaven"
Art | N-mp
The Hebrew word for heaven or sky, it refers to the visible universe and the abode of God. It is often used in the Bible to describe the dwelling place of celestial bodies.
Definition: 1) heaven, heavens, sky 1a) visible heavens, sky 1a1) as abode of the stars 1a2) as the visible universe, the sky, atmosphere, etc 1b) Heaven (as the abode of God) Aramaic equivalent: sha.ma.yin (שָׁמַ֫יִן "heaven" H8065)
Usage: Occurs in 395 OT verses. KJV: air, [idiom] astrologer, heaven(-s). See also: Genesis 1:1; 1 Samuel 2:10; Job 28:21.
יִשְׁרֵ֑/הוּ
yâshar
H3474
"to smooth"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms | Suff
To be straight or smooth is the meaning of this Hebrew word, often used to describe something as right or pleasant. It is used in Proverbs 11:5 to describe a righteous person, and in Psalm 23:3 to describe a path that is straight and right.
Definition: 1) to be right, be straight, be level, be upright, be just, be lawful, be smooth 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go straight 1a2) to be pleasing, be agreeable, be right (fig.) 1a3) to be straightforward, be upright 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to make right, make smooth, make straight 1b2) to lead, direct, lead straight along 1b3) to esteem right, approve 1c) (Pual) to be made level, be laid smoothly out 1d) (Hiphil) to make straight, look straight
Usage: Occurs in 26 OT verses. KJV: direct, fit, seem good (meet), [phrase] please (will), be (esteem, go) right (on), bring (look, make, take the) straight (way), be upright(-ly). See also: Numbers 23:27; Psalms 5:9; Psalms 119:128.
וְ֝/אוֹר֗/וֹ
ʼôwr
H216
"light"
Conj | N-cs | Suff
Light, including natural light from the sun or stars, and also spiritual light from God. It can refer to happiness, prosperity, or understanding. In the Bible, God is often described as the source of light and life.
Definition: 1) light 1a) light of day 1b) light of heavenly luminaries (moon, sun, stars) 1c) day-break, dawn, morning light 1d) daylight 1e) lightning 1f) light of lamp 1g) light of life 1h) light of prosperity 1i) light of instruction 1j) light of face (fig.) 1k) Jehovah as Israel's light
Usage: Occurs in 110 OT verses. KJV: bright, clear, [phrase] day, light (-ning), morning, sun. See also: Genesis 1:3; Psalms 78:14; Psalms 4:7.
עַל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
כַּנְפ֥וֹת
kânâph
H3671
"wing"
N-fp
The Hebrew word for wing, used to describe the edge or extremity of something, like a bird's wing or the corner of a garment. It appears in the Bible to describe various objects and locations, including the wing of a bird.
Definition: 1) wing, extremity, edge, winged, border, corner, shirt 1a) wing 1b) extremity 1b1) skirt, corner (of garment)
Usage: Occurs in 85 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] bird, border, corner, end, feather(-ed), [idiom] flying, [phrase] (one an-) other, overspreading, [idiom] quarters, skirt, [idiom] sort, uttermost part, wing(-ed). See also: Genesis 1:21; Psalms 139:9; Psalms 17:8.
הָ/אָֽרֶץ
ʼerets
H776
"land"
Art | 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.
Study Notes — Job 37:3
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- Context
- Cross References
- Job 37:3 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Job 37:3
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 37:3
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 37:3
- Trapp's Commentary on Job 37:3
- Ellicott's Commentary on Job 37:3
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 37:3
- Cambridge Bible on Job 37:3
- Barnes' Notes on Job 37:3
- Whedon's Commentary on Job 37:3
- Sermons on Job 37:3
Context — Elihu Proclaims God’s Majesty
1“At this my heart also pounds and leaps from its place.
2Listen closely to the thunder of His voice and the rumbling that comes from His mouth.
3He unleashes His lightning beneath the whole sky and sends it to the ends of the earth.
4Then there comes a roaring sound; He thunders with His majestic voice. He does not restrain the lightning when His voice resounds. 5God thunders wondrously with His voice; He does great things we cannot comprehend.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Job 38:13 | that it might spread to the ends of the earth and shake the wicked out of it? |
| 2 | Matthew 24:27 | For just as the lightning comes from the east and flashes as far as the west, so will be the coming of the Son of Man. |
| 3 | Isaiah 11:12 | He will raise a banner for the nations and gather the exiles of Israel; He will collect the scattered of Judah from the four corners of the earth. |
| 4 | Psalms 97:4 | His lightning illuminates the world; the earth sees and trembles. |
| 5 | Psalms 77:13 | Your way, O God, is holy. What god is so great as our God? |
| 6 | Revelation 11:19 | Then the temple of God in heaven was opened, and the ark of His covenant appeared in His temple. And there were flashes of lightning, and rumblings, and peals of thunder, and an earthquake, and a great hailstorm. |
Job 37:3 Summary
This verse, Job 37:3, tells us about God's amazing power over the whole world, showing how He can make lightning flash across the sky and reach every part of the earth. It's a reminder that God is in control of everything, just like we see in Psalm 135:6, where it says God does whatever He pleases in heaven and on earth. This helps us trust that God is always with us, no matter where we are or what we're going through, and we can look to other verses like Romans 8:28 for comfort, knowing He works all things for our good.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for God to unleash His lightning beneath the whole sky?
This phrase is a powerful illustration of God's control over the natural world, as seen in Job 37:3, and reminds us of His mighty power, similar to what we see in Psalm 29:7, where God's voice is said to strike with flashes of lightning.
How does this verse relate to God's sovereignty?
This verse highlights God's sovereignty over creation, demonstrating His ability to command the forces of nature, as also seen in Jeremiah 10:13, where God's power is shown in the wind, clouds, and lightning.
What does the phrase 'to the ends of the earth' signify?
This phrase emphasizes the extent of God's power and dominion, covering the entirety of the earth, much like we see in Psalm 103:22, where all of God's works are said to bless Him, from the heavens to the earth.
How should we respond to God's display of power in nature?
We should respond with reverence, awe, and worship, acknowledging God's majesty and power, as encouraged in Psalm 96:7-9, where we are called to ascribe to the Lord the glory due His name.
Reflection Questions
- As I consider God's power in unleashing lightning, how does this reflect on my own life and the situations I face, and how can I trust in His power?
- What are some ways I can personally experience and acknowledge God's sovereignty in my daily life, especially in times of uncertainty or challenge?
- How does the image of God's lightning stretching to the ends of the earth impact my understanding of His global presence and care?
- In what ways can I use the reminder of God's power in nature to encourage myself or others in times of difficulty or doubt?
Gill's Exposition on Job 37:3
He directeth it under the whole heaven,.... His voice of thunder, which rolls from one end of the heaven to the other: he charges the clouds with it, and directs both it and them where they shall go
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 37:3
He directeth it under the whole heaven, and his lightning unto the ends of the earth. Directeth it - however zig-zag the lighting's course; or, rather, it applies to the peeling roll of the thunder.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 37:3
He directeth it, to wit, his voice; which he shooteth or guideth like an arrow to the mark, so disposing it that it may do that work for which he sends it. Under the whole heaven; far and wide through all the parts of this lower world. Unto the ends of the earth; from one end of the heaven to the opposite end or part of the earth, as from east to west, .
Trapp's Commentary on Job 37:3
Job 37:3 He directeth it under the whole heaven, and his lightning unto the ends of the earth.Ver. 3. He directeth it under the whole heaven] Heb. He maketh it to go right forward, meaning the thunder, the vehement noise or sound whereof (not altogether unlike that of cloth violently torn, or of air thrust out of bellows, or of a chestnut burst in the fire, but far louder) is brought through the air to our ears with such a mighty force, that it drowns all noises, clappings, clatterings, roarings even of many waters; making the earth to shake again, and all things tremble, non secus quam siquis currum onustum per plateam lapidibus stratum ducat (Lavat.). And this dreadful noise is by God directed to this or that place under the heavens, at his pleasure. The word rendered directeth signifieth also beholdeth; whence some interpret this text of God’ s seeing all things under heaven. But the former sense is better. And his lightning unto the ends of the earth] God commands the lightning to cleave the clouds, and to scatter its flames through the world. Lightning is the brightness of a shining flame, running through the whole air in a moment, rising of a small and thin exhalation kindled in a cloud. See Psalms 18:13. The natural end and effect of thunder and lightning is to clear the air, by wasting poisonous vapours.
The supernatural is, to show God’ s excellent majesty and might, which the mightiest must acknowledge, Psalms 29:1-2; to be his officers about him to make room for him, Psalms 97:1; Psalms 97:4, to execute his wrath upon his enemies, Exodus 9:23; Exodus 9:27 Psalms 77:18-19 1 Samuel 2:10 Isaiah 29:6, and his mercy toward his people for the humbling of them, 1 Samuel 12:18-20, &c., raising them again to an assured confidence, Psalms 29:11, &c. But that God can shoot these arrows of his so far, Matthew 24:27 Psalms 77:18; Psalms 97:3-4, and here; yea, and that at the same time when it rains, when one would think that the one should quench the other, Psalms 135:7; this is a just wonder, and Jeremiah urgeth it twice as such, Jeremiah 10:13; Jeremiah 51:16.
Ellicott's Commentary on Job 37:3
(3) He directeth it.—Or, sendeth it forth: i.e., the noise and rumbling which fills all heaven.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 37:3
Verse 3. He directeth it under the whole heaven] He directeth it (the lightning) under the whole heaven, in the twinkling of an eye from east to west; and its light-the reflection of the flash, not the lightning, unto the ends of the earth, so that a whole hemisphere seems to see it at the same instant.
Cambridge Bible on Job 37:3
3. he directeth] Rather, assuming another derivation of the word, he sendeth it forth, lets it loose.
Barnes' Notes on Job 37:3
He directeth it under the whole heaven - It is under the control of God, and he directs it where he pleases. It is not confined to one spot, but seems to be complaining from every part of the heavens.
Whedon's Commentary on Job 37:3
3. He directeth — He letteth it (the thunder) loose; or, better yet, sendeth it forth. Unto the ends of the earth — “Wings” or “fringes” of the earth; same as in Job 38:13.
Sermons on Job 37:3
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(Blood Covenant) the Mark of God or the Mark of the Beast - 2 by Milton Green | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the importance of possessing the land and entering into God's rest. He emphasizes the need to fear falling short of this promise and encourag |
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Promise of His Coming by G.B. Duncan | The sermon transcript discusses the promise of Jesus' second coming, emphasizing the suddenness and unexpectedness of his arrival. The speaker addresses three questions about the s |
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Demonology & Deliverance, Part 1 - Lester Sumrall by From the Pulpit & Classic Sermons | In this video, Lester Sumerall delivers a powerful sermon on demonology and deliverance. He emphasizes the importance of studying and understanding the existence and power of demon |
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The Second Coming of Christ by Harvey Reiff | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the seriousness of the return of Christ and the impending judgment that will follow. He references Peter's words in 1 Peter 4:7-9, where Pet |
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When Will Jesus Come to Me? by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the speaker addresses the question of how to obtain a new life in Christ. He refers to a conversation in Matthew chapter 24 where Jesus' followers ask about the sig |
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Matthew 24:23-31. Christ Describes His Second Coming. by Favell Lee Mortimer | Favell Lee Mortimer preaches about the comforting assurance that believers have had for centuries, knowing that Jesus will return in a public and glorious manner, visible to all. T |
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Who Is This Son of Man? by H.J. Vine | H.J. Vine preaches about the glorious and astonishing things spoken of the Son of Man, emphasizing His wonderful works, ways, and worth as shown in the Scriptures. The Son of Man's |