Job 37:9
Job 37:9 in Multiple Translations
The tempest comes from its chamber, and the cold from the driving north winds.
Out of the south cometh the whirlwind: and cold out of the north.
Out of the chamber of the south cometh the storm, And cold out of the north.
Out of its place comes the storm-wind, and the cold out of its store-houses.
The south wind blows in storms, while the north wind blows in cold weather.
The whirlewind commeth out of the South, and the colde from the North winde.
From the inner chamber cometh a hurricane, And from scatterings winds — cold,
Out of its room comes the storm, and cold out of the north.
From the south cometh the whirlwind: and cold from the north.
Out of the inner parts shall a tempest come, and cold out of the north.
The storms/hurricanes come from the place in the south where they start, and the cold wind comes from the north.
Berean Amplified Bible — Job 37:9
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Job 37:9 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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מִן
הַ֭/חֶדֶר
תָּב֣וֹא
סוּפָ֑ה
וּֽ/מִ/מְּזָרִ֥ים
קָרָֽה
מִן
min
H4480
from
Prep
הַ֭/חֶדֶר
cheder
H2315
chamber
Art | N-ms
תָּב֣וֹא
bôwʼ
H935
Lebo
V-Qal-Imperf-3fs
סוּפָ֑ה
çûwphâh
H5492
whirlwind
N-fs
וּֽ/מִ/מְּזָרִ֥ים
mᵉzâreh
H4215
scattering wind
Conj | Prep | N-mp
קָרָֽה
qârâh
H7135
cold
N-fs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Job 37:9
מִן
min
H4480
"from"
Prep
This Hebrew word means a portion or part of something, and is often used to show the relationship between things, like from or out of something.
Definition: prep 1) from, out of, on account of, off, on the side of, since, above, than, so that not, more than 1a) from (expressing separation), off, on the side of 1b) out of 1b1) (with verbs of proceeding, removing, expelling) 1b2) (of material from which something is made) 1b3) (of source or origin) 1c) out of, some of, from (partitively) 1d) from, since, after (of time) 1e) than, more than (in comparison) 1f) from...even to, both...and, either...or 1g) than, more than, too much for (in comparisons) 1h) from, on account of, through, because (with infinitive) conj 2) that Aramaic equivalent: min (מִן־ "from" H4481)
Usage: Occurs in 1094 OT verses. KJV: above, after, among, at, because of, by (reason of), from (among), in, [idiom] neither, [idiom] nor, (out) of, over, since, [idiom] then, through, [idiom] whether, with. See also: Genesis 2:6; Exodus 16:32; Leviticus 14:26.
הַ֭/חֶדֶר
cheder
H2315
"chamber"
Art | N-ms
This Hebrew word refers to a private room or chamber, often the innermost part of a building. It is used in the Bible to describe a private space, like a bedroom or a parlour. The KJV translates it as 'inner chamber'.
Definition: chamber, room, parlour, innermost or inward part, within
Usage: Occurs in 33 OT verses. KJV: ((bed) inner) chamber, innermost(-ward) part, parlour, [phrase] south, [idiom] within. See also: Genesis 43:30; 2 Chronicles 18:24; Psalms 105:30.
תָּב֣וֹא
bôwʼ
H935
"Lebo"
V-Qal-Imperf-3fs
This verb means to go or come, and is used in many contexts, such as entering a place or approaching someone, as seen in the book of Genesis. It can also mean to abide or apply, and is translated in various ways in the KJV Bible. This term is related to the name Lebo Hamath.
Definition: A shortened name of Lebo Hamath complined withcha.mat (חֲמָת "Hamath" H2574) This name means to go in, enter
Usage: Occurs in 2307 OT verses. KJV: abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. See also: Genesis 2:19; Genesis 32:7; Exodus 1:19.
סוּפָ֑ה
çûwphâh
H5492
"whirlwind"
N-fs
Suphah refers to a hurricane or storm, and is also the name of a place east of the Jordan, translated as Red Sea in the KJV. It is derived from the idea of overflowing. In the Bible, it is used to describe powerful natural events, such as storms and whirlwinds.
Definition: storm-wind
Usage: Occurs in 16 OT verses. KJV: Red Sea, storm, tempest, whirlwind, Red sea. See also: Numbers 21:14; Isaiah 17:13; Psalms 83:16.
וּֽ/מִ/מְּזָרִ֥ים
mᵉzâreh
H4215
"scattering wind"
Conj | Prep | N-mp
This word describes a wind that scatters or disperses things, like clouds. It is often translated as 'north wind' because it comes from the north.
Definition: scatterer
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: north. See also: Job 37:9.
קָרָֽה
qârâh
H7135
"cold"
N-fs
This Hebrew word means cold, describing a low temperature. It is used in the book of Job to describe cold weather. The word is used to describe a feeling.
Definition: cold
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: cold. See also: Job 24:7; Psalms 147:17; Proverbs 25:20.
Study Notes — Job 37:9
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- Context
- Cross References
- Job 37:9 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Job 37:9
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 37:9
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 37:9
- Trapp's Commentary on Job 37:9
- Ellicott's Commentary on Job 37:9
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 37:9
- Cambridge Bible on Job 37:9
- Barnes' Notes on Job 37:9
- Whedon's Commentary on Job 37:9
- Sermons on Job 37:9
Context — Elihu Proclaims God’s Majesty
7He seals up the hand of every man, so that all men may know His work.
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. 11He loads the clouds with moisture; He scatters His lightning through them.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Job 9:9 | He is the Maker of the Bear and Orion, of the Pleiades and the constellations of the south. |
| 2 | Psalms 104:3 | laying the beams of His chambers in the waters above, making the clouds His chariot, walking on the wings of the wind. |
| 3 | Isaiah 21:1 | This is the burden against the Desert by the Sea: Like whirlwinds sweeping through the Negev, an invader comes from the desert, from a land of terror. |
| 4 | Job 38:1 | Then the LORD answered Job out of the whirlwind and said: |
| 5 | Zechariah 9:14 | Then the LORD will appear over them, and His arrow will go forth like lightning. The Lord GOD will sound the ram’s horn and advance in the whirlwinds of the south. |
Job 37:9 Summary
This verse, Job 37:9, is talking about how storms and cold weather come from specific places, showing us that God is in control of the natural world. Just like how we see in Psalm 104:4, where God makes the winds His messengers, this verse reminds us that God's power is all around us. It's a reminder that God is bigger than any storm we might be facing, and He is always working in our lives, even when we can't see what He's doing (as seen in Romans 8:28). By trusting in God's sovereignty and power, we can have peace and confidence in the midst of any situation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is meant by 'the tempest comes from its chamber' in Job 37:9?
This phrase is likely referring to a storm or strong winds that originate from a specific region or area, much like how God speaks of the whirlwind in Job 38:1, demonstrating His control over the weather and the natural world.
How does this verse relate to God's power and sovereignty?
The description of the tempest and cold coming from specific directions highlights God's control over the natural world, as seen in Psalm 135:7, which says He brings the winds out of His treasuries, demonstrating His sovereign power over creation.
What can we learn about the nature of God from this verse?
This verse teaches us about God's majesty and control over the natural world, much like what is described in Isaiah 40:26, where God's power is shown through His control over the stars and the universe, reminding us of His greatness and our place in creation.
How does this verse fit into the larger context of the book of Job?
This verse is part of Elihu's speech, where he is emphasizing God's power and wisdom in creation, preparing the reader for God's own speech in Job 38-41, where He will speak directly to Job about His sovereignty and power over the natural world.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways you have seen God's power and control in the natural world, and how has that impacted your faith?
- How does the idea of God controlling the tempests and cold weather affect your perspective on difficult circumstances in your life?
- What are some ways you can apply the concept of God's sovereignty over creation to your daily life and decisions?
- How does this verse encourage you to trust in God's power and wisdom, even when you don't understand what is happening in your life?
Gill's Exposition on Job 37:9
Out of the south cometh the whirlwind,.... Or "from the chamber" (n); from the chamber of the cloud, as Ben Gersom, from the inside of it; or from the treasury of God, who bringeth the wind out of
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 37:9
Out of the south cometh the whirlwind: and cold out of the north. South - literally, chamber; connected with the south [ cheder (H2315)] (cf. note, Job 9:9).
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 37:9
Out of the south, Heb. out of the inner chamber; as the southern part of the world is called, because in a great part it was and is hid and unknown to those who live in the northern hemisphere, in which Job’ s habitation lay. Or, out of the chambers of the south, as it is more largely expressed, ; for this is opposed to the north in the following clause. The whirlwind; violent and stormy winds which in those parts most frequently came-out of the south, whence they are called whirlwinds of the south, . So also . Cold, i.e. cold and freezing winds, which generally come from that quarter.
Trapp's Commentary on Job 37:9
Job 37:9 Out of the south cometh the whirlwind: and cold out of the north.Ver. 9. Out of the south cometh the whirlwind] Which is a wonderful wind indeed; τυφων the Greeks call it (as they do a like wind at sea ευροκλυδων, the mariner’ s mischief), the Latins, vortex, because it turns up trees by the roots, houses by the foundation, Job 1:19, and turbo, as breeding great trouble; for which cause also Pope Urban was called Turban. It suddenly ariseth and as suddenly ceaseth, but doth much mischief, and especially in strait and narrow places. In allusion whereunto the apostle would not have people to be wherried and whirled about with every wind of doctrine, Ephesians 4:14, as unstable souls use to be. Illebius, for instance; who, as a Protestant, first turned Antinomian, and afterwards a Papist. So the old Illuminati, boasting at first of a certain angelic purity, fell suddenly to the very counterpoint of justifying beastiality (Spec. Europ.). For prevention of this pernicious lightness, "It is good" (saith the apostle) "that the heart be established with grace," Hebrews 13:9. That men be sound in the faith, well principled, bottomed and ballasted. And cold out of the north] Heb. out of the scattered winds.
North winds scatter the clouds, clear the sky, and so bring on fair cold weather, Kαι Bορεηςαιθρηγενετης (Hom. Odyss.). By mezerim here some understand certain stars toward the north pole; Arcturus, the Vulgate Latin rendereth it.
Ellicott's Commentary on Job 37:9
(9) Out of the south.—Rather, out of its chamber (see Job 9:9) cometh the whirlwind, or typhoon: and cold from the northern constellations, from the quarter of the heavens where they shine.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 37:9
Verse 9. Out of the south cometh the whirlwind] See Clarke 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.
Cambridge Bible on Job 37:9
6–10. Another wonder of God’s power, snow and frost.
Barnes' Notes on Job 37:9
Out of the south - Margin, “chamber.” Jerome, “ab interioribus - from the interior,” or “inner places.” Septuagint, ἐκταυείων ek taueiōn - “from their chambers issue sorrows” - ὀωύνας othunas.
Whedon's Commentary on Job 37:9
9. Out of the south — Not unlike the Greek, the Oriental imagined a secret chamber, or home, for the whirlwind, from which God summoned it forth.
Sermons on Job 37:9
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About Astrology by Jack Hayford | Jack Hayford addresses the topic of astrology, emphasizing the Bible's rejection and condemnation of it, warning of the confusion and tragic consequences that come with practicing |
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(Through the Bible) Isaiah 21-25 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the current state of the United States and the world, highlighting the military buildup by Russia and the impending superwar. The preacher em |
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(The Power of the Holy Spirit - 1) the Breath of God by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker begins a series of messages on the power of the Holy Spirit. He focuses on the use of word pictures by Jesus to illustrate spiritual truths. The first p |
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(Job: An Epic in Brokenness) 4. God's Voice From the Whirlwind by Roy Hession | In this sermon, the speaker begins by reminding the audience of the outline of the book of Job, which includes a prologue, dialogue between Job and his friends, and an epilogue. Th |
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God's Truth About Responsibility by Russell Kelfer | In this sermon, the preacher addresses the controversial topic of responsibility and who is to blame for our problems. He discusses the common belief that Satan is responsible for |
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God Breaks Us to Humble Us (Tamil) by Zac Poonen | This sermon emphasizes the importance of believing in God's ability to bring heavenly life on earth, highlighting how doubt can hinder us. It discusses how Jesus always solved prob |
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Dallas Area Conference 1993-10 by William MacDonald | In this sermon, David shares the emotional journey that he and his fellow Christians have been through. He describes how people at work offered to help him, but he encouraged them |