Job 26:9

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He covers the face of his throne and spreads his cloud over it.

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  • Ps 97:2 : 2 Clouds and thick darkness surround Him; righteousness and justice are the foundation of His throne.
  • Hab 3:3-5 : 3 God came from Teman, and the Holy One from Mount Paran. Selah. His glory covered the heavens, and His praise filled the earth. 4 His radiance was like sunlight; rays flashed from His hand, where His power was hidden. 5 Plague went before Him, and pestilence followed His steps.
  • 1 Tim 6:16 : 16 He alone has immortality and dwells in unapproachable light. No one has seen Him or can see Him. To Him be honor and eternal power. Amen.
  • Exod 20:21 : 21 The people remained at a distance, while Moses approached the thick darkness where God was.
  • Exod 33:20-23 : 20 But He added, 'You cannot see My face, for no one can see Me and live.' 21 Then the LORD said, 'There is a place near Me where you may stand on a rock.' 22 When My glory passes by, I will put you in a cleft in the rock and cover you with My hand until I have passed by. 23 Then I will remove My hand, and you will see My back; but My face must not be seen.'
  • Exod 34:3 : 3 No one may come up with you, and no one should be seen anywhere on the mountain; even the flocks and herds must not graze near the mountain.
  • 1 Kgs 8:12 : 12 Then Solomon said, 'The LORD has said that He would dwell in thick darkness.'
  • Job 22:14 : 14 Clouds cover Him so He cannot see as He walks on the circle of the heavens.

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